Hymenophyllum pollenianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pollenianum
ID:
146673
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 11: 1 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146002
Common Names
- Polleny's Filmy Fern
- Polleny's Cloak Fern
- Polleny's Filmy-fern
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Hymenophyllum pollenianum (also called Pollen's Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a delicate texture. 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 pollenianum is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum pollenianum 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 pollenianum 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 pollenianum
Hymenophyllum pollenianum is native to the tropical rainforests of the Malaysian peninsula.
Hymenophyllum pollenianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum pollenianum?
Hymenophyllum pollenianum
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum pollenianum?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum pollenianum 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
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17252780-1: Based on the initial data import