Sawtooth Filmy Fern
Hymenophyllum serrulatum
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu
Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900,Hawaii. Division of Forestry,Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew),Philippines. Bureau of Science Philippines. Bureau of Science Institute of Science and Technology (Philippines) Philippines. National Science Development Board,Backhouse, James,Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew),Stansfield, Abraham,Museum Godeffroy
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Hymenophyllum
- Species:
- Hymenophyllum serrulatum
- USDA Symbol:
- HYSE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments