Hymenophyllum pumilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilum
ID:
1287482
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Moore; Bak.
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. , ed. 2: 464 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286820
Common Names
- Pumilum Hymenophyllum
- Pumilum Filmyfern
- Mexican Filmyfern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum pumilum (also called Dwarf Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to Australia. It has small, fan-shaped fronds and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum pumilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, as well as for food and medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum pumilum has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum pumilum is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum pumilum
Hymenophyllum pumilum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Hymenophyllum pumilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum pumilum?
Hymenophyllum pumilum
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum pumilum?
Dwarf Filmy Fern
What is the natural habitat of Hymenophyllum pumilum?
Moist, shady areas
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
Charles Moore (1820-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17124810-1: Based on the initial data import