Status:
valid
Authors:
Brade & Rosenst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro 7, n.° 3: 136, pl. 1, fig. II (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146052
Common Names
- Sampaioanum Filmy Fern
- Hymenophyllum sampaioanum
Synonyms
- Sphaerocionium sampaioanum (Brade & Rosenst.) Copel. [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum sampaioanum (also called Sampaio's filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a delicate, filmy texture. It is native to Brazil, and is found in humid, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum sampaioanum 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 sampaioanum is small, white, and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two small cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum sampaioanum is a fern native to South America. 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 sampaioanum
Hymenophyllum sampaioanum is found in Brazil.
Hymenophyllum sampaioanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum sampaioanum?
Hymenophyllum sampaioanum
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum sampaioanum?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum sampaioanum 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