Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , ser. 2, 16: 18 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146078
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum Fern
- Filmy Fern
- Lace Fern
Description
Hymenophyllum taliabense (also called Talia 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 taliabense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums, as it is a small fern with delicate foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum taliabense is small, white, and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two small cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum taliabense 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 taliabense
Hymenophyllum taliabense is found in Thailand.
Hymenophyllum taliabense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum taliabense?
Hymenophyllum taliabense
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum taliabense?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum taliabense 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