Hymenophyllum
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Hymenophyllum is a genus of fern
s in the family Hymenophyllaceae. Its name means "membraneous leaf", referring to the very thin translucent tissue of the fronds, which gives rise to the common name filmy fern for this and other thin-leaved ferns. The leaves are generally only one cell thick and lack stomata, making them vulnerable to desiccation
. Consequently, they are found only in very humid areas, such as in moist forests and among sheltered rocks. They are small and easy to overlook.
Fern
A fern is any one of a group of about 12,000 species of plants belonging to the botanical group known as Pteridophyta. Unlike mosses, they have xylem and phloem . They have stems, leaves, and roots like other vascular plants...
s in the family Hymenophyllaceae. Its name means "membraneous leaf", referring to the very thin translucent tissue of the fronds, which gives rise to the common name filmy fern for this and other thin-leaved ferns. The leaves are generally only one cell thick and lack stomata, making them vulnerable to desiccation
Desiccation
Desiccation is the state of extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying. A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that induces or sustains such a state in its local vicinity in a moderately sealed container.-Science:...
. Consequently, they are found only in very humid areas, such as in moist forests and among sheltered rocks. They are small and easy to overlook.
Species
- Hymenophyllum alveolatumHymenophyllum alveolatumHymenophyllum alveolatum is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, C.Chr. - Hymenophyllum asplenoides, Caribbean Filmy Fern, (Sw.Olof SwartzOlof Peter Swartz was a Swedish botanist and taxonomist. He is best known for his taxonomic work and studies into pteridophytes...
) Sw. - Hymenophyllum axillare, Axillary Filmy Fern, Sw.
- Hymenophyllum australeHymenophyllum australeAustral Filmy-fern, Hymenophyllum australe, is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family....
, WilldCarl Ludwig WilldenowCarl Ludwig Willdenow was a German botanist, pharmacist, and plant taxonomist. He is considered one of the founders of phytogeography, the study of the geographic distribution of plants... - Hymenophyllum barbatum
- Hymenophyllum brachypusHymenophyllum brachypusHymenophyllum brachypus is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, SodiroLuis SodiroLuis Sodiro was a field botanist who described a large number of species from the area around Quito, Ecuador in the early 20th century.-Sources:* *; International Aroid Society; retrieved 28 December 2007.... - Hymenophyllum brevifrons, Antilles Filmy Fern, KunzeGustav KunzeGustav Kunze Gustav Kunze Gustav Kunze (4 October 1793, Leipzig -30 April 1851, Leipzigwas a German professor of zoology, an entomologist and botanist with an interest mainly in ferns and orchids....
- Hymenophyllum contractileHymenophyllum contractileHymenophyllum contractile is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Sodiro - Hymenophyllum cristatumHymenophyllum cristatumHymenophyllum cristatum is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Hook.William Jackson HookerSir William Jackson Hooker, FRS was an English systematic botanist and organiser. He held the post of Regius Professor of Botany at Glasgow University, and was the first Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He enjoyed the friendship and support of Sir Joseph Banks for his exploring,...
& Grev. - Hymenophyllum cupressiformeHymenophyllum cupressiformeHymenophyllum cupressiforme is a southern hemisphere species of filmy fern. Found in moist sheltered areas, in or near rainforests. Occasionally found in drier protected areas. Leaves one cell thick. A small epiphytic fern found on tree trunks, rocks and fallen logs.Fronds are 2 to 9 cm long, the...
Common Filmy Fern, Labill. - Hymenophyllum decurrens, Sierra de Luquillo Filmy Fern, (Jacq.Nikolaus Joseph von JacquinNikolaus Joseph Freiherr von Jacquin or Baron Nikolaus von Jacquin. was a scientist who studied medicine, chemistry and botany....
) Sw. - Hymenophyllum demissumHymenophyllum demissumHymenophyllum demissum is a species of fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. H. demissum is found in New Zealand, with a specific example occurrence being in North Island's Hamilton Ecological District in a Nothofagus-podocarp forest in association with other fern species understory plants, Crown...
- Hymenophyllum falklandicum
- Hymenophyllum flabellatumHymenophyllum flabellatumShiny Filmy-fern, Hymenophyllum flabellatum, is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family....
, Labill.Jacques LabillardièreJacques-Julien Houtou de Labillardière was a French naturalist noted for his descriptions of the flora of Australia. Labillardière was a member of a voyage in search of the La Pérouse expedition... - Hymenophyllum fragile, Fragile Filmy Fern, (Hedw.) Morton
- Hymenophyllum fucoides, Graceful Filmy Fern, (Sw.) Sw.
- Hymenophyllum helicoideumHymenophyllum helicoideumHymenophyllum helicoideum is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Sodiro - Hymenophyllum hirsutum, Hairy Filmy Fern, (L.) Sw.
- Hymenophyllum lanatum, Woody Filmy Fern, FéeAntoine Laurent Apollinaire FéeAntoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée was a French botanist who was born in Ardentes, 7 November 1789, and died in Paris on 21 May 1874. He was the author of works on botany and mycology, practical and historical pharmacology, Darwinism, and his experiences in several regions of Europe.-Biography:Fée...
- Hymenophyllum lanceolatum, Palaihinahina, Hook. & Arn.George Arnott Walker-ArnottGeorge Arnott Walker-Arnott was a Scottish botanist.He studied law in Edinburgh though later became a botanist, holding the position of Regius Professor of Botany in the University of Glasgow. He studied the botany of North America with Sir William Hooker and collaborated with Robert Wight in...
- Hymenophyllum lineare, Longtom Filmy Fern, (Sw.) Sw.
- Hymenophyllum macrothecum, Mountain Filmy Fern, Fée
- Hymenophyllum megistocarpumHymenophyllum megistocarpumHymenophyllum megistocarpum is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, (Copel.) C.V.Morton - Hymenophyllum microcarpum, Creeping Filmy Fern, Desv.Nicaise Auguste Desvaux-Works:*Journal de Botanique, appliquée à l'Agriculture, à la Pharmacie, à la Médecine et aux Arts .*Observations sur les plantes des environs d'Angers ....
- Hymenophyllum mooreiHymenophyllum mooreiHymenophyllum moorei is a rare species of filmy fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to the high cloud forest at Mount Gower and Mount Lidgbird at Lord Howe Island. A small epiphytic fern found usually on tree trunks and fallen logs....
, BakerJohn Gilbert BakerJohn Gilbert Baker was an English botanist.Baker was born in Guisborough, the son of John and Mary Baker and educated at Quaker schools in Ackworth and York.... - Hymenophyllum nanumHymenophyllum nanumHymenophyllum nanum is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Sodiro - Hymenophyllum obtusum], Palailaulii, Hook. & Arn.
- Hymenophyllum paucicarpum, Jamaican Filmy Fern, Jenman
- Hymenophyllum polyanthos, Smooth Filmy Fern, (Sw.) Sw.
- Hymenophyllum recurvum, Ohiaku, Gaudich.Charles Gaudichaud-BeaupréCharles Gaudichaud-Beaupré was a French botanist.He was born in Angoulême, the son of J-J. Gaudichaud and Rose Gaudichaud. He studied pharmacology at Cognac and Angoulême. He also studied chemistry and herbology.His greatest claim to fame was serving as botanist on a circumglobal expedition from...
- Hymenophyllum refrondescensHymenophyllum refrondescensHymenophyllum refrondescens is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Sodiro - Hymenophyllum sieberi, Sieber's Filmy Fern, (C. Presl) Bosch
- Hymenophyllum sodiroiHymenophyllum sodiroiHymenophyllum sodiroi is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, C.Chr. C.Chr. - Hymenophyllum tayloriae, Taylor's Filmy Fern Farrar & Raine
- Hymenophyllum tegularis, Elegant Filmy Fern (Desv.) Proctor & Lourteig
- Hymenophyllum tenerumHymenophyllum tenerumHymenophyllum tenerum is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Bosch - Hymenophyllum trifidumHymenophyllum trifidumHymenophyllum trifidum is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Hook. & Grev. - Hymenophyllum tunbrigense, Tunbridge Filmy Fern, (L.) Sm.James Edward SmithSir James Edward Smith was an English botanist and founder of the Linnean Society.Smith was born in Norwich in 1759, the son of a wealthy wool merchant. He displayed a precocious interest in the natural world...
- Hymenophyllum undulatum, Wavy Filmy Fern, (Sw.) Sw.
- Hymenophyllom wilsonii Hook.
- Hymenophyllum wrightii Bosch