| Hymenophyllum falklandicum | |
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| On South Georgia | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Hymenophyllales |
| Family: | Hymenophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Hymenophyllum |
| Species: | H. falklandicum |
| Binomial name | |
| Hymenophyllum falklandicum Baker | |
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Hymenophyllum falklandicum, the Falklands filmy fern, is a plant in the fern family Hymenophyllaceae. It is native to Patagonia and some subantarctic islands.
Description
Hymenophyllum falklandicum grows as a very small fern, up to 3 centimetres (1 in) tall. 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. Spores are contained in brown or black capsules.
Distribution and habitat
Hymenophyllum falklandicum is native to Patagonia, the Juan Fernández Islands, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Macquarie Island. 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).
References
- ^ "Hymenophyllum falklandicum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- ^ Burton, Robert; Croxall, John C. (2012). A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia. Princeton University Press. p. 174. ISBN 9780691156613.
- ^ "Hymenophyllum falklandicum". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
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| Hymenophyllum falklandicum |
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