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Hymenophyllum fragile

Fragile Filmy Fern
Also known as: Hymenophyllum intercalatum Christ +6 more
  • Hymenophyllum intercalatum Christ
  • Hymenophyllum raddianum C.A.Müll.
  • Hymenophyllum raddianum Müll.Berol.
  • Hymenophyllum raddianum Müll.Hal.
  • Sphaerocionium fragile (Hedw.) Pic.Serm.
  • Sphaerocionium raddianum (C.A.Müll.) Copel.
  • Trichomanes fragile Hedw.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Hymenophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous epiphyte.

Hymenophyllum fragile (commonly known as Fragile Filmy Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Hymenophyllaceae family. Indigenous to 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.

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, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela

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