Status:
valid
Authors:
Rumsey & F.J.Roberts
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
New J. Bot. 1(2): 93 (-94; fig.1-3) (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043413
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum scopulorum
- Scopulorum Filmy-fern
- Scopulorum Hymenophyllum
Description
Hymenophyllum scopulorum (also called Rock Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to North America. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum scopulorum is used as an ornamental plant and also as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum scopulorum has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum scopulorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum scopulorum
Hymenophyllum scopulorum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
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
F.Jeremy Roberts: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.J.Roberts' in the authors string.