Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
rufum
ID:
146719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fée

Source:
ipni

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Crypt. Vasc. Brésil 1: 198 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146048



Common Names

  • Rufum Filmy Fern
  • Hymenophyllum rufum


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Synonyms

  • Sphaerocionium rufum (Fée) Copel. [unknown]
  • Hymenophyllum lineare brasiliense Rosenst. [unknown]

Description

Hymenophyllum rufum (also called Rufous 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 rufum is a fern that is used in gardens as a ground cover and for its ornamental foliage. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenophyllum rufum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum rufum 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 rufum

Hymenophyllum rufum is found in New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia.

Hymenophyllum rufum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum rufum?

Hymenophyllum rufum

What type of plant is Hymenophyllum rufum?

Fern

Where is Hymenophyllum rufum 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