Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
multifidum
ID:
1043745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Forst.) Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 102 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043083

Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum
  • Multifidum
  • Hymenophyllum multifidum

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Description

Hymenophyllum multifidum (also called 'Multifidum Hymenophyllum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of spiny leaves and a tall, branched stem. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum multifidum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum multifidum has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum multifidum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn, and planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum multifidum

Hymenophyllum multifidum can be found in the Himalayas of India.

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-100376430: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.