Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
ipni
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg II. 4. 34. 1904 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146041
Common Names
- Ringent Filmy Fern
- Ringent Fern
- Ringed Fern
Description
Hymenophyllum ringens (also called Ringent Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with a single row of fronds. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum ringens 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 flowers of Hymenophyllum ringens are small and white, with a tinge of blue. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum ringens is a fern native to Australia and New Zealand. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It is easy to propagate from spores, and can be grown in a pot or in a hanging basket. It prefers moist, humid conditions and partial shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum ringens
Hymenophyllum ringens is native to the tropical montane forests of South and Central America, from Mexico to Peru.
Hymenophyllum ringens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum ringens?
Hymenophyllum ringens
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum ringens?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum ringens native to?
South America
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