Hymenophyllum pedicularifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedicularifolium
ID:
146664
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ces.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Rend. Ac. Napoli 16: 24, 28. 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145993
Common Names
- Louse Fern
- Pedicularifolium Hymenophyllum
- Pedicularifolium Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum pedicularifolium (also called Lousewort 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 pedicularifolium is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum pedicularifolium 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum pedicularifolium 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 pedicularifolium
Hymenophyllum pedicularifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Hymenophyllum pedicularifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum pedicularifolium?
Hymenophyllum pedicularifolium
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum pedicularifolium?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum pedicularifolium 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
Vincenzo de Cesati (1806-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ces.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17124470-1: Based on the initial data import