Hymenophyllum breve - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breve
ID:
146507
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 20: 89 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145836
Common Names
- Short Filmy-Fern
- Short Fern
- Breve Filmy-Fern
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Hymenophyllum breve (also called Short Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum breve is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a decorative plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum breve is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledon leaves.
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Hymenophyllum breve is a fern species native to Australia. It is an epiphytic fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or division. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided and planted in moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum breve
Hymenophyllum breve is found in the Philippines.
Hymenophyllum breve FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum breve?
Hymenophyllum breve
What is the family of Hymenophyllum breve?
Hymenophyllaceae
What is the habitat of Hymenophyllum breve?
Epiphytic on tree trunks in humid forests
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
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17334890-1: Based on the initial data import