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Image of Hymenophyllum pectinatum (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Hymenophyllum pectinatum

X Region, Puyehue, Chile
Altitude: 300-1400 m. 03 30, 2010

 

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Species:  Hymenophyllum pectinatum Cav.
Family:  Hymenophyllaceae Identification OK   
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Record:  2448
About 27 Hymenophyllum in Chile and 3 in our data base.
About 34 Hymenophyllaceae in Chile and 4 in our data base.

 

1st Region: Lat: 18° - 21° Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region: Lat: 21° - 26° Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
3d Region: Lat: 26° - 29° Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
4th Region: Lat: 29° - 32° Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
5th Region: Lat: 32° - 33° Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
Metropolitan Region: Lat: 33°- 34° Main Cities: Santiago.
6th Region: Lat: 34° - 35° Main Cities: Rancagua.
7th Region: Lat: 35° - 36° Main Cities: Talca, Curicó.
8th Region: Lat: 36° - 38° Main Cities: Concepción, Chillan, Los Angeles.
9th Region: Lat: 38° - 39° Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón.
10th Region: Lat: 39° - 44° Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
11th Region: Lat: 44° - 49° Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region: Lat 49°- 55° Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
 USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).     In deep shadow. Deep ravines facing south with additional shadow from trees, or where there is a very dense vegetation cover which gives 80 - 100 % shadow (for instance, the Valdivian forests)     Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).   
Medium altitude up to the timber line
Medium altitude up to the timber line Low altitude, interior valleys
Medium altitude up to the timber line Low altitude, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Medium altitude up to the timber line Low altitude, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m. Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
   Fern     

Native    Frequent

Height: 20 cm.

Some ornamental value (B)

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INTRODUCTION

Image of Hymenophyllum pectinatum (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Hymenophyllum pectinatum

X Region, Puyehue, Chile
Altitude: 300-1400 m. 03 30, 2010

 

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Fern

Height: 20 cm.

 

Image of Hymenophyllum pectinatum (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Hymenophyllum pectinatum

X Region, Puyehue, Chile
Altitude: 300-1400 m. 03 30, 2010

 

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

 

Habitat according to altitude:

Medium altitude up to the timber line
Low altitude, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m

 

Watering conditions:

Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).

 

Light conditions:

In deep shadow. Deep ravines facing south with additional shadow from trees, or where there is a very dense vegetation cover which gives 80 - 100 % shadow (for instance, the Valdivian forests)

 

Image of Hymenophyllum pectinatum (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Hymenophyllum pectinatum

X Region, Puyehue, Chile
Altitude: 300-1400 m. 03 30, 2010

 

USES

Some ornamental value (B)

 

 

 

 

GROWING TIPS

 

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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More species from the same Hymenophyllaceae family in our data base:

Hymenoglossum cruentum (Helecho pelicula / Sanguinaria)

Hymenophyllum caudiculatum var. Productum

Hymenophyllum pectinatum

Hymenophyllum tortuosum

 

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