Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
tarapotense
ID:
1113233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stolze

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 20: 75 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112571



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum tarapotense
  • Tarapoto Filmy Fern
  • Tarapotense Filmy Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum tarapotense (also called Tarapoto Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with fronds that are triangular in shape and have a single row of sori on the underside. It is native to Peru and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum tarapotense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hymenophyllum tarapotense produces small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum tarapotense is an evergreen, creeping, perennial plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through division or by taking stem cuttings.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum tarapotense

Hymenophyllum tarapotense is native to the tropical forests of 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