Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
tegularis
ID:
1122059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desv.) Proctor & Lourteig

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bradea 5(40): 385 (1990): (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121397

Common Names

  • Tegular Filmy Fern
  • Hymenophyllum tegularis
  • Tegular Hymenophyllum

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Description

Hymenophyllum tegularis (also called Tegular Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum tegularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum tegularis has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are usually found in clusters on the stem. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small, with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum tegularis is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which can be collected from the fertile fronds. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the plants have established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum tegularis

Hymenophyllum tegularis can be found in the Mexican states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26616704: Based on the initial data import
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
George Richardson Proctor (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proctor' in the authors string.
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.