Hymenophyllum silvaticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvaticum
ID:
1125043
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
tro
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 159 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124381
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum silvaticum
- Silvaticum's Hymenophyllum
- Silvaticum's Filmy Fern
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Hymenophyllum silvaticum (also called Woodland Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a delicate, small fern with light green fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is often found in moist, shady areas. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum silvaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in areas with high humidity.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum silvaticum is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green perianth. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Hymenophyllum silvaticum is a slow-growing fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in full sun if kept moist. It can be propagated by division or spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum silvaticum
Hymenophyllum silvaticum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125872-2: Based on the initial data import