Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
subobtusum
ID:
146746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosenst.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 71 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146075



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum Fern
  • Filmy Fern
  • Lace Fern


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Synonyms

  • Sphaerocionium subobtusum (Rosenst.) Copel. [unknown]

Description

Hymenophyllum subobtusum (also called Obtuse Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and grows in moist, shady places in lowland and montane forests. It is a small, delicate fern with bright green, lance-shaped fronds that are covered in hairs. The fronds are typically 4-10 cm long and 1-2 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum subobtusum 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 subobtusum 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 subobtusum is a fern that is best grown in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which should be sown in a moist, sterile medium. The plant can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum subobtusum

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

Hymenophyllum subobtusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum subobtusum?

Hymenophyllum subobtusum

What type of plant is Hymenophyllum subobtusum?

Fern

Where is Hymenophyllum subobtusum 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