Hymenophyllum pulcherrimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrimum
ID:
146692
Status:
valid
Authors:
Colenso
Source:
ipni
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Tasmanian J. Nat. Sci. 2(8): 185. 1845 [dt. 1844; issued 29 Jan 1845]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146021
Common Names
- Beautiful Filmy Fern
- Beautiful Hymenophyllum
- Pulcherrimum Filmy Fern
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- Mecodium pulcherrimum (Colenso) Copel. [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum pulcherrimum (also called Beautiful 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 pulcherrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the aquarium trade as a substrate for aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum pulcherrimum is small, white, and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two small cotyledons.
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Hymenophyllum pulcherrimum 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 pulcherrimum
Hymenophyllum pulcherrimum is native to the tropical montane forests of South and Central America, from Mexico to Peru.
Hymenophyllum pulcherrimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum pulcherrimum?
Hymenophyllum pulcherrimum
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum pulcherrimum?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum pulcherrimum 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
William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17124800-1: Based on the initial data import