Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
rarum
ID:
1110391

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 159. 1810. HB. 58 (pt.). Chr. (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109729



Common Names

  • Rarum Hymenophyllum
  • Hymenophyllum Rarum
  • Rarum Filmy Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum rarum (also called Rare Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in rocky ravines or on limestone slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum rarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create bonsai and terrariums. It is known to be a drought-tolerant plant and can also be used to create a living wall.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum rarum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings have two small, rounded cotyledons and a single, slender stem.

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Where to Find Hymenophyllum rarum

Hymenophyllum rarum is native to the western United States and can be found in areas such as California, Oregon, and Washington.

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