Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
pastoensis
ID:
1222158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. ex Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. 67 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221496

Common Names

  • Pastoensis Hymenophyllum
  • Pastoensis Filmy Fern
  • Pastoensis Hymenophyllum

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Description

Hymenophyllum pastoensis (also called Pasto hymenophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and small, fan-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum pastoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum pastoensis has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum pastoensis is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be planted in a well-draining soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil slightly moist. Fertilize the plant every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum pastoensis

Hymenophyllum pastoensis can be found in the temperate forests of Colombia.

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-50009121: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.