How to Identify Hymenophyllaceae

Hymenophyllaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Hymenophyllales, class Polypodiopsida. The family contains 49 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Hymenophyllaceae Species

How to identify Didymoglossum tahitense (Nadeaud) Ebihara & K.Iwats.

Didymoglossum tahitense (Nadeaud) Ebihara & K.Iwats.

Didymoglossum tahitense (Nadeaud) Ebihara & K.Iwats.

Didymoglossum tahitense is an unusual peltate-leaved fern in Hymenophyllaceae na…

How to identify Hymenophyllum tunbrigense (L.) Sm.

Hymenophyllum tunbrigense (L.) Sm.

Hymenophyllum tunbrigense (L.) Sm.

Hymenophyllum tunbrigense, the Tunbridge filmy fern, is a small thin-leaved fern…

How to identify Trichomanes elegans Rich.

Trichomanes elegans Rich.

Trichomanes elegans Rich.

Trichomanes elegans Rich. is an iridescent blue-leaved fern in Hymenophyllaceae,…

How to identify Polyphlebium venosum (R.Br.) Copel.

Polyphlebium venosum (R.Br.) Copel.

Polyphlebium venosum (R.Br.) Copel.

Polyphlebium venosum is a small delicate fern restricted to wet Australian and N…

How to identify Vandenboschia boschiana (J.W.Sturm ex Bosch) Ebihara & K.Iwats.

Vandenboschia boschiana (J.W.Sturm ex Bosch) Ebihara & K.Iwats.

Vandenboschia boschiana (J.W.Sturm ex Bosch) Ebihara & K.Iwats.

Vandenboschia boschiana is a thin-leaved endemic fern of eastern North America t…

How to identify Crepidomanes intricatum (Farrar) Ebihara & Weakley

Crepidomanes intricatum (Farrar) Ebihara & Weakley

Crepidomanes intricatum (Farrar) Ebihara & Weakley

Crepidomanes intricatum, the weft fern, is an unusual rare filmy fern found only…

How to identify Hymenophyllum demissum (G.Forst.) Sw.

Hymenophyllum demissum (G.Forst.) Sw.

Hymenophyllum demissum (G.Forst.) Sw.

Hymenophyllum demissum is a Hymenophyllaceae fern species found in New Zealand, …

How to identify Vandenboschia speciosa (Willd.) G.Kunkel

Vandenboschia speciosa (Willd.) G.Kunkel

Vandenboschia speciosa (Willd.) G.Kunkel

Vandenboschia speciosa, the Killarney fern, is a rare threatened relict fern spe…

How to identify Hymenophyllum bivalve (G.Forst.) Sw.

Hymenophyllum bivalve (G.Forst.) Sw.

Hymenophyllum bivalve (G.Forst.) Sw.

Hymenophyllum bivalve is a filmy fern species native to Australia and New Zealan…

How to identify Hymenophyllum australe Willd.

Hymenophyllum australe Willd.

Hymenophyllum australe Willd.

Hymenophyllum australe is a rupestral or epiphytic filmy fern native to eastern …

How to identify Hymenophyllum wilsonii Hook.

Hymenophyllum wilsonii Hook.

Hymenophyllum wilsonii Hook.

Wilson's filmy-fern (Hymenophyllum wilsonii Hook.) is a small fragile perennial …

How to identify Hymenophyllum cruentum Cav.

Hymenophyllum cruentum Cav.

Hymenophyllum cruentum Cav.

Hymenophyllum cruentum Cav. is an epiphytic fern native to parts of Chile and Ar…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Hymenophyllaceae?

Hymenophyllaceae plants belong to the Hymenophyllales order in the Plantae kingdom. tunbrigense has a similar but distinct distribution to H. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Hymenophyllaceae?

Hymenophyllaceae is classified in the order Hymenophyllales, class Polypodiopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The scientific name Trichomanes elegans has also been incorrectly applied to two distinct other species.

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