Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleiocarpum
ID:
146672
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg III. 5. 208. 1922. (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146001
Common Names
- Many-fruit Filmy Fern
- Many-fruited Filmy Fern
- Many-fruited Cloak Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum (also called Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a delicate texture. It has a creeping habit and its fronds are divided into fine, thread-like segments. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, Africa and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforest floors and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum is small and white with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.
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Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum can be propagated by spores and vegetative propagation. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moistened medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum
Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum is native to tropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum?
Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum pleiocarpum native to?
New Zealand
Species in the Hymenophyllum genus
Hymenophyllum acutum, Hymenophyllum angulosum, Hymenophyllum armstrongii, Hymenophyllum balfourii, Hymenophyllum batuense, Hymenophyllum bicolanum, Hymenophyllum bontocense, Hymenophyllum brachyglossum, Hymenophyllum braithwaitei, Hymenophyllum brasilianum, Hymenophyllum brassii, Hymenophyllum breve, Hymenophyllum brevidens, Hymenophyllum bryophilum, Hymenophyllum caparaoense, Hymenophyllum capillaceum, Hymenophyllum cardunculus, Hymenophyllum cernuum, Hymenophyllum cincinnatum, Hymenophyllum delicatulum, Hymenophyllum deltoidenm, Hymenophyllum diversilobum, Hymenophyllum eboracense, Hymenophyllum edentulum, Hymenophyllum elberti, Hymenophyllum ellipticosorum, Hymenophyllum elongatum, Hymenophyllum emarginatum, Hymenophyllum feejeense, Hymenophyllum filmenofilicum, Hymenophyllum firmum, Hymenophyllum flexuosum, Hymenophyllum foersteri, Hymenophyllum francii, Hymenophyllum frankliniae, Hymenophyllum geluense, Hymenophyllum gorgoneum, Hymenophyllum gracilescens, Hymenophyllum hallierii, Hymenophyllum herterianum, Hymenophyllum hieronymi, Hymenophyllum humboldtianum, Hymenophyllum imbricatum, Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum, Hymenophyllum involucratum, Hymenophyllum johorense, Hymenophyllum junghuhnii, Hymenophyllum kerianum, Hymenophyllum klabatense, Hymenophyllum laminatum,
Species in the Hymenophyllaceae family
References
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17335440-1: Based on the initial data import