Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
pallidum
ID:
146657

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Ebihara & K.Iwats.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Blumea 51(2): 232 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145986

Common Names

  • Pale Filmy Fern
  • Pale Hymenophyllum
  • Pallid Filmy Fern

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Description

Hymenophyllum pallidum (also called Pale Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with a single row of fronds. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum pallidum 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 pallidum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum pallidum is a fern native to Australia and New Zealand. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It is easy to propagate from spores, and can be grown in a pot or in a hanging basket. It prefers moist, humid conditions and partial shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum pallidum

Hymenophyllum pallidum is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.

Hymenophyllum pallidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum pallidum?

Hymenophyllum pallidum

What type of plant is Hymenophyllum pallidum?

Fern

Where is Hymenophyllum pallidum 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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Kunio Iwatsuki (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Iwats.' in the authors string.
Atsushi Ebihara (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ebihara' in the authors string.