Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Sánchez
Source:
ipni
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 8(2): 12, fig (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146015
Common Names
- Proctor's Filmy Fern
- Proctor's Cloak Fern
- Proctor's Filmy-fern
Synonyms
- Hymenophyllum elegantulum petiolulatum C.V.Morton [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum proctoris (also called Proctor's Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a delicate texture. Its fronds are divided into fine, thread-like segments. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, Africa and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforest floors and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum proctoris is a fern that is used in gardens as a ground cover and for its ornamental foliage. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum proctoris is small and white with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum proctoris can be propagated by spores and vegetative propagation. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moistened medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum proctoris
Hymenophyllum proctoris is native to tropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Hymenophyllum proctoris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum proctoris?
Hymenophyllum proctoris
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum proctoris?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum proctoris 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