Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
elegans
ID:
1112776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(1): 133 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112114

Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum elegans
  • Elegant Hymenophyllum
  • Elegans Hymenophyllum

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Description

Hymenophyllum elegans (also called Elegant Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with thin, translucent fronds. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion and to provide shade and privacy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenophyllum elegans is a small, greenish-white spike. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two opposite, simple leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum elegans can be propagated by spores, which are best sown as soon as they are ripe on the surface of a sterile compost. Cover the pot with a plastic bag to maintain high humidity and keep in a warm shaded position. The compost should be kept moist but not wet and should not be allowed to dry out. Germination usually takes place within 3-6 months at 20°C.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum elegans

Hymenophyllum elegans is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia.

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