Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
polyanthos
ID:
1113342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 102 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112680



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum polyanthos
  • Many-flowered Filmy Fern
  • Many-flowered Hymenophyllum


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Description

Hymenophyllum polyanthos (also called Many-flowered Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with fronds that are triangular in shape and have a single row of sori on the underside. It is native to New Zealand and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum polyanthos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in terrariums and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hymenophyllum polyanthos var. kuhnii (C.Chr.) Schelpe
Hymenophyllum polyanthos var. clavatum (Sw.) Duss

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum polyanthos has small, white flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single frond and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum polyanthos is a fern species native to South America. It can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum polyanthos

Hymenophyllum polyanthos is found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Central and South America, Africa, Madagascar, India, China, Japan, and Australia.

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