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Hymenophyllum crispum

Also known as: Hymenophyllum brasilianum (Fée) Rosenst. +10 more
  • Hymenophyllum brasilianum (Fée) Rosenst.
  • Hymenophyllum crispum var. brasilianum Fée
  • Hymenophyllum micans Christ
  • Hymenophyllum orbignianum Bosch
  • Hymenophyllum schiedeanum (C.Presl) Bosch
  • Hymenophyllum schiedeanum (C.Presl) Müll.Berol.
  • Hymenophyllum schiedeanum (C.Presl) Müll.Hal.
  • Mecodium constrictum (Christ) Copel.
  • Sphaerocionium crispum (Kunth) Klotzsch
  • Sphaerocionium crispum var. pilosum Klotzsch
  • Sphaerocionium schiedeanum C.Presl
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Hymenophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous epiphyte.

Hymenophyllum crispum is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Hymenophyllaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Hymenophyllum is notably large, comprising more than 300 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Peru, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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