Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
trapezoidale
ID:
1113692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liebm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Skr., Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. V. 1. 293 (seors. 141). 1849 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113030



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum trapezoidale
  • Hymenophyllum Trapezoidale Fern
  • Trapezoidale Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum trapezoidale (also called Trapezoid filmy fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has small, delicate fronds with finely toothed edges and a creeping rhizome. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and other areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum trapezoidale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum trapezoidale has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of two to three. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum trapezoidale can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in part shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum trapezoidale

Hymenophyllum trapezoidale can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, Africa, and Asia.

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

References