Hymenophyllum humboldtianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humboldtianum
ID:
146584
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 18: 265 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145913
Common Names
- Humboldt's Filmy Fern
- Humboldt's Hymenophyllum
- Humboldt's Filmy Fern
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- Hymenophyllum balansae E.Fourn. [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum humboldtianum (also called Humboldt's filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with thin, translucent fronds. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum humboldtianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in aquariums as a decorative plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum humboldtianum is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Hymenophyllum humboldtianum can be propagated by division or spores. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is also tolerant of full sun as long as the soil remains moist.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum humboldtianum
Hymenophyllum humboldtianum is found in the wetter parts of Colombia.
Hymenophyllum humboldtianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum humboldtianum?
Hymenophyllum humboldtianum
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum humboldtianum?
Humboldt's Filmy Fern
Where does Hymenophyllum humboldtianum 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,
Species in the Hymenophyllaceae family
References
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17123370-1: Based on the initial data import