Hymenophyllum thuidium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thuidium
ID:
1234255
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 25 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233593
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum Thuidium
- Thuidium
- Hymenophyllum
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Hymenophyllum thuidium (also called Tufted Filmy-Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Madagascar. It grows in moist and shady places, such as forests, shrubs, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum thuidium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum thuidium has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
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Hymenophyllum thuidium is a small, evergreen fern that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum thuidium
Hymenophyllum thuidium is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland and montane forests.
Hymenophyllum thuidium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum thuidium?
Hymenophyllum thuidium
What is the habitat of Hymenophyllum thuidium?
Mountain meadows, grasslands, and forests
What is the flowering period of Hymenophyllum thuidium?
April to June
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
Mark Walrod Harrington (1848-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17125580-1: Based on the initial data import