Hymenophyllum prionema - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prionema
ID:
146684
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kze.; Sturm
Source:
ipni
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 1(2): 284 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146013
Common Names
- Prionema Filmy Fern
- Prionema Cloak Fern
- Prionema Filmy-fern
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Hymenophyllum prionema (also called Prion'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 prionema is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum prionema 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 prionema 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 prionema
Hymenophyllum prionema is native to tropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Hymenophyllum prionema FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum prionema?
Hymenophyllum prionema
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum prionema?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum prionema 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
Jacob Sturm (1771-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sturm' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17124710-1: Based on the initial data import