Hymenophyllum marlothii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marlothii
ID:
1111406
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brause
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 112 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110744
Common Names
- Marloth's Hymenophyllum
- Hymenophyllum Marlothii
- Marloth's Hymenophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum marlothii (also called Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial fern native to South Africa. It is a perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. Its fronds are divided into many thin, thread-like leaflets and are usually green in color. The stems are covered with a brown, scaly bark.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum marlothii is a fern used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an air purifier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum marlothii has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Hymenophyllum marlothii is a fern native to South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be collected when the fronds are mature and then sown on a moist medium. The plants should be kept moist and in a shady location until they are established.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum marlothii
Hymenophyllum marlothii is native to South Africa and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26604275: Based on the initial data import
Guido Georg Wilhelm Brause (1847-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brause' in the authors string.