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Hymenophyllum recurvum
Hymenophyllum recurvum Gaudich.
Ohiaku
Hymenophyllaceae (Filmy Fern family)
Synonym(s): Mecodium recurvum
USDA Symbol: HYRE
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 14 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Distribution: Endemic to Hawaii.
Native Habitat: Epiphytic, epipetric, occasionally terrestrial. Often forms colonies on trees and old logs in wet mossy forests.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW |
Bibliography
Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr EnvironmentalWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Hymenophyllum recurvum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hymenophyllum recurvum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hymenophyllum recurvum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-02Research By: CBR