Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 4(2): 143 (-145; fig. 1) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256616
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum talamancanum
- Talamancanum Hymenophyllum
- Hymenophyllum
Description
Hymenophyllum talamancanum (also called Talamanca Hymenophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is a perennial herb that can reach up to 10 cm in height. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum talamancanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum talamancanum is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum talamancanum is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from spores or cuttings. When propagating from spores, the spores should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum talamancanum
Hymenophyllum talamancanum is native to Central and South America and can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Hymenophyllum talamancanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum talamancanum?
Hymenophyllum talamancanum
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum talamancanum?
Talamancan filmy fern
What is the natural habitat of Hymenophyllum talamancanum?
Dry slopes, hillsides, and canyons in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico
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