Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
ulei
ID:
1125137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ & Giesenh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Flora 86: 85 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124475



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum ulei
  • Filmy Fern
  • Filmy Cloak Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum ulei (also called Ule's Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a delicate, small fern with light green fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is often found in moist, shady areas. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum ulei is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenophyllum ulei is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum ulei is a fern native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic fern and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum ulei

Hymenophyllum ulei is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26620591: Based on the initial data import
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
Karl Giesenhagen (1860-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giesenh.' in the authors string.