Hymenophyllum polyanthos
Smooth Filmy Fern
Also known as: Hymenophyllum abietinum Hook. & Grev. +15 more
- Hymenophyllum abietinum Hook. & Grev.
- Hymenophyllum alfredii Rosenst.
- Hymenophyllum botryoides Bosch
- Hymenophyllum breutelii (C.Presl) Bosch
- Hymenophyllum clavatum (Sw.) Sw.
- Hymenophyllum costaricanum Bosch
- Hymenophyllum costaricanum var. emarginatum Rosenst.
- Hymenophyllum fecundum Bosch
- Hymenophyllum fraternum C.Presl
- Hymenophyllum grevilleanum C.Presl
- Hymenophyllum imbricatum Kuntze
- Hymenophyllum jalapense Schltdl. & Cham.
- Hymenophyllum mazei E.Fourn. ex Christ
- Hymenophyllum mexiae (Copel.) C.V.Morton
- Hymenophyllum millefolium Schltdl. & Cham.
- Hymenophyllum poeppigianum C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Hymenophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Hymenophyllum polyanthos (commonly known as Smooth Filmy Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Hymenophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
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 Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.