Hymenophyllum flexuosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosum
ID:
146557
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.in Hk.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 2: 369 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145886
Common Names
- Flexuosum Filmy Fern
- Hymenophyllum Flexuosum
- Tasmanian Filmy Fern
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- Mecodium flexuosum (A.Cunn.in Hook.) Copel. [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum flexuosum (also called Flexuous Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with a single row of fronds. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum flexuosum 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 flexuosum 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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Hymenophyllum flexuosum is a fern species native to New Zealand. It is a terrestrial 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 flexuosum
Hymenophyllum flexuosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Hymenophyllum flexuosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum flexuosum?
Hymenophyllum flexuosum
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum flexuosum?
Flexuous Filmy Fern
Where does Hymenophyllum flexuosum grow?
New Zealand
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,