Hymenophyllum falklandicum

Hymenophyllum falklandicum, the Falklands filmy fern,[2] is a plant in the fern family Hymenophyllaceae. It is native to southern South America and some subantarctic islands.

Hymenophyllum falklandicum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Hymenophyllales
Family: Hymenophyllaceae
Genus: Hymenophyllum
Species:
H. falklandicum
Binomial name
Hymenophyllum falklandicum
Synonyms[1]
  • Hymenophyllum caespitosum Christ
  • Hymenophyllum glebarium Christ

Description

Hymenophyllum falklandicum grows as a very small fern, up to 3 centimetres (1 in) tall.[2] The fronds are dark green, glabrous and serrated. Fronds measure up 2 cm (1 in) long and are spaced 2–4 cm (1–2 in) apart.[3] Spores are contained in brown or black capsules.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Hymenophyllum falklandicum is native to Patagonia, the Juan Fernández Islands, the Falkland Islands,[2] South Georgia and Macquarie Island.[3] It is found widely, growing in rocky crevices or overhangs at altitudes up to 350 m (1,100 ft), rarely to 500 m (1,600 ft).[2]

References
  1. "Hymenophyllum falklandicum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  2. Burton, Robert; Croxall, John C. (2012). A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia. Princeton University Press. p. 174. ISBN 9780691156613.
  3. "Hymenophyllum falklandicum". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2 April 2020.


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