Hymenophyllum (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Hymenophyllaceae: filmy ferns.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hymenophyllum is a genus of small to minute epiphytic or terrestrial ferns, commonly known as filmy ferns or transparent ferns.
- The genus Hymenophyllum is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, with the highest diversity in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Hymenophyllum species are characterized by their delicate, membranous fronds that are usually one cell thick and transparent.
- Some species of Hymenophyllum have adapted to grow on tree trunks and branches, where they form dense mats of foliage.
- In New Zealand, Hymenophyllum is one of the most common and widespread genera of ferns, with many species found in the country's forests and woodlands.