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palaihinahina
Scientific Name: Hymenophyllum lanceolatum
Family: Hymenophyllaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hymenophyllum lanceolatum: The Palai Hinahina
Hymenophyllum lanceolatum, commonly known as palai hinahina or grey fern, is a delicate, perennial fern belonging to the Hymenophyllaceae family. It's known for its climbing habit and narrow fronds.
Considerations for Pets
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Considerations for Children
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Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Hymenophyllum lanceolatum Hook. & Arn.
- Family: Hymenophyllaceae (Filmy Fern Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Sphaerocionium lanceolatum (Hook. & Arn.) Copel.
- Other Scientific Names Mentioned: Sphaerocionium lanceolatum, Hymenophyllum recurvum, Hymenophyllum lineare, Hymenophyllum macrothecum
- Common Names: palai hinahina, grey fern
Distribution and Habitat
- Hymenophyllum lanceolatum is endemic to Hawaii.
- It is found on Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii.
- It grows mostly as an epiphyte, forming colonies on trees.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant has dark brown stipes, rachises, costae, and veins.
- Its margins and veins are lightly covered with hairs.
- The narrow fronds are 5 cm long or longer and divided three times.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is an epiphyte, commonly growing on trees.
- It can be found growing with Grammitis tenella.
Further Information
- Images and information are available at Plants of Hawaii by Forest and Kim Starr.
- Additional details can be found on Discover Life's page about Hymenophyllum lanceolatum.
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