Leptopteris hymenophylloides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hymenophylloides
ID:
1035766
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) C.Presl
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Tent. Pterid. 71. 1845. Chr. 335. NPfl. 378 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035104
Common Names
- Leptopteris hymenophylloides
- Hymenophylloides Leptopteris
- Hymenophylloides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptopteris hymenophylloides (also called Hymenophylloides Leptopteris, among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady forests. Its fronds are lanceolate and its sori are round in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Leptopteris hymenophylloides is a species of fern that is native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to provide ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a filler in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptopteris hymenophylloides has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptopteris hymenophylloides is a fern native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic fern that grows on trees and rocks in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a greenhouse or terrarium.
Where to Find Leptopteris hymenophylloides
Leptopteris hymenophylloides is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas near rivers and streams.
Species in the Leptopteris genus
Species in the Osmundaceae family
Leptopteris laxa, Leptopteris moorei, Leptopteris superba, Leptopteris hymenophylloides, Leptopteris alpina, Leptopteris fraseri, Osmunda herbacea, Osmunda hilsenbergii, Osmunda japonica, Osmunda banksiifolia, Osmunda regalis, Osmunda spectabilis, Osmunda vachellii, Osmunda lancea, Osmunda angustifolia, Osmunda javanica, Osmunda mildei, Osmunda abyssinica, Osmunda hybrida, Osmunda pilosa, Osmunda claytoniana, Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, Osmundastrum claytonianum, Todea barbara, Todea papuana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100354066: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.