Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
rufescens
ID:
146715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
ipni

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Trans. New Zealand Inst. 11. 457 t. 19 A. 1879 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146044

Common Names

  • Blushing Bridesmaid Fern
  • Rufescens Filmy Fern
  • Hymenophyllum rufescens

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Synonyms

  • Mecodium rufescens (Kirk) Copel. [unknown]

Description

Hymenophyllum rufescens (also called Rufescent 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 rufescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the aquarium trade as a substrate for aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hymenophyllum rufescens are small and white, with a tinge of gray. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum rufescens 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 rufescens

Hymenophyllum rufescens is native to the tropical montane forests of South and Central America, from Mexico to Peru.

Hymenophyllum rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum rufescens?

Hymenophyllum rufescens

What type of plant is Hymenophyllum rufescens?

Fern

Where is Hymenophyllum rufescens native to?

South America

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