Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
feejeense
ID:
146553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brack.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Filic. 16: 266, t. 37, f. 2 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145882

Common Names

  • Feejeense Filmy Fern
  • Tasmanian Filmy Fern
  • Hymenophyllum Feejeense

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Synonyms

  • Meringium feejeense (Brack.) Copel. [unknown]

Description

Hymenophyllum feejeense (also called Fijian 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 feejeense is a species of fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hymenophyllum feejeense are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are delicate and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum feejeense 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 feejeense

Hymenophyllum feejeense can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Hymenophyllum feejeense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum feejeense?

Hymenophyllum feejeense

What is the common name of Hymenophyllum feejeense?

Fiji Filmy Fern

Where does Hymenophyllum feejeense grow?

Fiji

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