Status:
valid
Authors:
Rakotondr. & A.R.Sm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 38(2): 162. 2016 [30 Dec 2016]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347553
Common Names
- Hypodematium delicatulum
- Delicate Hypodematium
- Delicate Fern
Description
Hypodematium delicatulum (also called Delicate Hypodematium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in the Himalayas, from India to China. It has a creeping habit, with small, delicate, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hypodematium delicatulum is used as a medicinal plant and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypodematium delicatulum has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypodematium delicatulum can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Hypodematium delicatulum
Hypodematium delicatulum is a species of fern that is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Hypodematium delicatulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypodematium delicatulum?
Hypodematium delicatulum
What is the common name of Hypodematium delicatulum?
Delicate Hypodematium
What is the natural habitat of Hypodematium delicatulum?
Tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Hypodematium genus
Hypodematium phegopteroideum,
Hypodematium villosum,
Hypodematium crenatum,
Hypodematium glabrius,
Hypodematium fordii,
Hypodematium glanduloso-pilosum,
Hypodematium gracile,
Hypodematium squamuloso-pilosum,
Hypodematium sinense,
Hypodematium daochengense,
Hypodematium glabrum,
Hypodematium glandulosum,
Hypodematium delicatulum,
Hypodematium boonkerdii,
Species in the Hypodematiaceae family
Hypodematium phegopteroideum,
Hypodematium villosum,
Hypodematium crenatum,
Hypodematium glabrius,
Hypodematium fordii,
Hypodematium glanduloso-pilosum,
Hypodematium gracile,
Hypodematium squamuloso-pilosum,
Hypodematium sinense,
Hypodematium daochengense,
Hypodematium glabrum,
Hypodematium glandulosum,
Hypodematium delicatulum,
Hypodematium boonkerdii,
Leucostegia pallida,
Leucostegia truncata,