Hymenophyllum silveirae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silveirae
ID:
1236160
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ in Schwacke
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Mineir. 2: 14 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235498
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum silveirae (also called Silveira's Hymenophyllum, among many other common names) is a small fern with long, narrow fronds and small, yellow-green spores. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum silveirae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum silveirae is small, white and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum silveirae can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum silveirae
Hymenophyllum silveirae is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.
Hymenophyllum silveirae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum silveirae?
Hymenophyllum silveirae
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum silveirae?
Silveira's filmy fern
What is the natural habitat of Hymenophyllum silveirae?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50083270: Based on the initial data import
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
Carl August Wilhelm Schwacke (1848-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwacke' in the authors string.