Status:
valid
Authors:
(Copel.) C.V.Morton
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 38(5): 165 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226451
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum megistocarpum
- Large-Fruited Filmy Fern
- Megistocarpum Hymenophyllum
Description
Hymenophyllum megistocarpum (also called Large-fruited 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 megistocarpum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various diseases, including fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hymenophyllum megistocarpum has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seed of Hymenophyllum megistocarpum is small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hymenophyllum megistocarpum are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum megistocarpum is a fern native to the Himalayas. It is best propagated by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium such as vermiculite or perlite. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in about two weeks. Once the plants have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted to individual pots filled with a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum megistocarpum
Hymenophyllum megistocarpum is found in the Philippines.
Hymenophyllum megistocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum megistocarpum?
Hymenophyllum megistocarpum
What is the natural habitat of Hymenophyllum megistocarpum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
What is the distribution of Hymenophyllum megistocarpum?
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