Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
herzogii
ID:
1120156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosenst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 19: 5 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119494

Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum Herzogii
  • Herzogii Fern
  • Hymenophyllum Fern

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Description

Hymenophyllum herzogii (also called Hymenophyllum herzogii, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It has long, lance-shaped fronds that are bright green in color, with reddish-brown hairs on the undersides. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum herzogii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum herzogii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are green and glossy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum herzogii is a tropical fern that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown indoors or outdoors in a sheltered location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum herzogii

Hymenophyllum herzogii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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