Hymenophyllum

• Authority

  Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.

• Family

  Hymenophyllaceae

• Scientific Name

  Hymenophyllum

• Description

  Genus Description - Plants epiphytic. Rhizomes filiform, long-creeping, glabrescent. Fronds monomorphic, pinnatifid to 5-pinnate; petiole dark brown to black, winged or not winged; rachis filiform, with or without wings; blade minuscule to small, ovate to oblong; pinnae glabrous or glabrescent; veins free. Sori marginal, at ends of veins, the involucres bivalvate, ovate.