Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
nitidulum
ID:
146647

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bosch) Ebihara & K.Iwats.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Taxon 53(4): 941 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145976

Common Names

  • Shining filmy fern
  • Hymenophyllum nitidulum
  • Filmy Fern

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Description

Hymenophyllum nitidulum (also called Shining Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with thin, bright green fronds. It is native to New Zealand, and it grows in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum nitidulum is used in the aquarium trade as an ornamental aquatic plant. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative plant in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenophyllum nitidulum is small, white and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum nitidulum is a small, epiphytic fern native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a slow-growing species and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in a shady area with plenty of humidity.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum nitidulum

Hymenophyllum nitidulum can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia.

Hymenophyllum nitidulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum nitidulum?

Hymenophyllum nitidulum

What type of plant is Hymenophyllum nitidulum?

Fern

Where is Hymenophyllum nitidulum native to?

Australia

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

Kunio Iwatsuki (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Iwats.' in the authors string.
Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
Atsushi Ebihara (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ebihara' in the authors string.