Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
valvatum
ID:
1112795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Grev.

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Icon. Filic. t. 219. 1831; HB. 65. Chr. 19 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112133

Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum valvatum
  • Valvate Filmy Fern
  • Valvate Hymenophyllum

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Description

Hymenophyllum valvatum (also called Valvate Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with thin, translucent fronds. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum valvatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion and to provide shade and privacy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenophyllum valvatum is a small, greenish-white spike. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two opposite, simple leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum valvatum can be propagated by spores, which are best sown as soon as they are ripe on the surface of a sterile compost. Cover the pot with a plastic bag to maintain high humidity and keep in a warm shaded position. The compost should be kept moist but not wet and should not be allowed to dry out. Germination usually takes place within 3-6 months at 20°C.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum valvatum

Hymenophyllum valvatum is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia.

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-26606306: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.