Hymenophyllum whitei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whitei
ID:
146775
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goy
Source:
ipni
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Queensland Naturalist 11: 127. t.1. 1941. (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146104
Common Names
- Whitei Filmy Fern
- Whitei Hymenophyllum
- White's Filmy Fern
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- Mecodium whitei (Goy) Wakef. [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum whitei (also called White's filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a delicate, filmy texture. It is native to South America, and is found in humid, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum whitei 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 whitei is small and white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a light green color.
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Hymenophyllum whitei is a fern native to Australia and New Zealand. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It is easy to propagate from spores, and can be grown in a pot or in a hanging basket. It prefers moist, humid conditions and partial shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum whitei
Hymenophyllum whitei is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Hymenophyllum whitei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum whitei?
Hymenophyllum whitei
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum whitei?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum whitei 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
References
Doris Alma Goy (1912-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17399430-1: Based on the initial data import