Kingdom Plantae Order Hymenophyllales Genus Hymenophyllum | Division Pteridophyta Family Hymenophyllaceae Rank Species | |
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Class Polypodiopsida /
 Pteridopsida (disputed) Scientific name Hymenophyllum cupressiforme Similar Hymenophyllum rarum, Hymenophyllum australe, Hymenophyllum dilatatum, Hymenophyllum demissum, Hymenophyllum polyanthos | ||
Hymenophyllum cupressiforme is a southern hemisphere species of filmy fern. Found in moist sheltered areas, in or near rainforests. Occasionally found in drier protected areas. Leaves one cell thick. A small epiphytic fern found on tree trunks, rocks and fallen logs.
Fronds are 2 to 9 cm long, the main stem is not winged. The main leaf is branched and toothed. 0.5 to 6 cm long and 1.5 to 2.5 cm wide.
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