Status:
valid
Authors:
(Copel.) C.V.Morton
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 38: 167. 1968. (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226465
Common Names
- Lax Filmy Fern
- Hymenophyllum laxum
- Lax Filmy Fern
Description
Hymenophyllum laxum (also called Slender Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with a tufted habit. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist and shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum laxum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hymenophyllum laxum has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seed of Hymenophyllum laxum is small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hymenophyllum laxum are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum laxum is a perennial fern that can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best to sow the spores in the spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum laxum
Hymenophyllum laxum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Hymenophyllum laxum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum laxum?
Hymenophyllum laxum
What is the natural habitat of Hymenophyllum laxum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
What is the distribution of Hymenophyllum laxum?
It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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