Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosch
Source:
tro
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 5 [3]. 167. 1863 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226302
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum tenerum
- Tenerum Hymenophyllum
- Tenerum Hymenophyllum Fern
Description
Hymenophyllum tenerum (also called Tender Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in moist habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum tenerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hymenophyllum tenerum are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small, dark and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have one cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum tenerum can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum tenerum
Hymenophyllum tenerum is native to New Zealand. It is found in moist forests and mountain slopes.
Hymenophyllum tenerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum tenerum?
Hymenophyllum tenerum
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum tenerum?
Tender Filmy-fern
What is the natural habitat of Hymenophyllum tenerum?
It is found in moist forests in the Philippines.
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