Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
splendidum
ID:
1112357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosch

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 5 [3]. 192. 1863 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111695



Common Names

  • Splendid Hymenophyllum
  • Splendid Filmyfern
  • Splendid Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum splendidum (also called Splendid Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with lanceolate, leathery fronds. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum splendidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum splendidum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Hymenophyllum splendidum

Hymenophyllum splendidum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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