Hymenophyllum nutantifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutantifolium
ID:
146650
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 27 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145979
Common Names
- Nodding filmy fern
- Hymenophyllum nutantifolium
- Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum nutantifolium (also called Nodding 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 nutantifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an aquarium plant. It is also used to make paper and as a source of food for some species of birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum nutantifolium is a small, white flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.
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Hymenophyllum nutantifolium 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 nutantifolium
Hymenophyllum nutantifolium is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.
Hymenophyllum nutantifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum nutantifolium?
Hymenophyllum nutantifolium
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum nutantifolium?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum nutantifolium native to?
New Zealand
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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17335360-1: Based on the initial data import