Hymenophyllum wilsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
1117037
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. 1: 446 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116375
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum wilsonii
- Wilson's Filmy-Fern
- Wilson's Veil Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum wilsonii (also called Wilson's Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It is an evergreen, perennial fern with creeping rhizomes and fronds that are divided into two parts. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum wilsonii has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum wilsonii has small, white flowers and dark brown seeds. Its seedlings have small, light green fronds.
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Hymenophyllum wilsonii is a small fern that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into small sections and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum wilsonii
Hymenophyllum wilsonii is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as along streams, in woodlands, and in moist meadows.
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17125870-1: Based on the initial data import