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Hymenophyllum capillaceum

St Helena Filmy Fern
Also known as: Hymenophyllum infortunatum Bory +1 more
  • Hymenophyllum infortunatum Bory
  • Sphaerocionium infortunatum (Bory) C.Presl
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Hymenophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.

Hymenophyllum capillaceum (commonly known as St Helena Filmy Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Hymenophyllaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. It is part of the broad Hymenophyllum genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.

Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Atlantic Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
St.Helena

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