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Hymenophyllum calyciforme

Filmy Fern, Filmy Ferns
Also known as: Amphipterum (Copel.) Copel. +19 more
  • Amphipterum (Copel.) Copel.
  • Amphipterum C.Presl
  • Apteropteris (Copel.) Copel.
  • Buesia (Morton) Copel.
  • Cardiomanes C.Presl
  • Craspedophyllum (C.Presl) Copel.
  • Dermatophlebium C.Presl
  • Diploophyllum Bosch
  • Hemicyatheon (Domin) Copel.
  • Hymenoglossum C.Presl
  • Hymenoglossum K.B.Presl, 1843
  • Leptocionium C.Presl
  • Leptocionium K.B.Presl, 1843
  • Mecodium C.Presl ex Copel.
  • Meringium C.Presl
  • Meringium K.B.Presl, 1843
  • Myriodon (Copel.) Copel.
  • Myrmecostylum C.Presl
  • Myrmecostylum K.B.Presl, 1843
  • Pachyloma Bosch
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Hymenophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.

Hymenophyllum calyciforme (commonly known as Filmy Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Hymenophyllaceae family. Found natively in the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Hymenophyllum is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Marquesas, Tubuai Is.

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