Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bosch) C.Chr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 360 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145870
Common Names
- Edentulum Filmy-fern
- Edentulum Hymenophyllum
- Hymenophyllum Edentulum
Synonyms
- Hymenophyllum bakeri Copel. [unknown]
- Meringium bakeri (Copel.) Copel. [unknown]
- Meringium edentulum (Bosch) Copel. [unknown]
- Leptocionium edentulum Bosch [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum edentulum (also called Toothless Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with a single, thin, translucent leaf. It is native to New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum edentulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in aquariums as a decorative plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hymenophyllum edentulum are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum edentulum is a small, delicate fern native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it has a high tolerance for a wide range of conditions. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate full sun. It is best propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum edentulum
Hymenophyllum edentulum is native to New Zealand and can be found in the South Island.
Hymenophyllum edentulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum edentulum?
Hymenophyllum edentulum
What is the family of Hymenophyllum edentulum?
Hymenophyllaceae
What is the habitat of Hymenophyllum edentulum?
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