Trichomanes cristatum
Also known as: Ptilophyllum cristatum (Kaulf.) Prantl +7 more
- Ptilophyllum cristatum (Kaulf.) Prantl
- Trichomanes crispum subsp. pellucens (Kunze) Hassl.
- Trichomanes crispum var. plumosa Hieron.
- Trichomanes cristatum var. nudiusculum Kunze
- Trichomanes cristatum var. pelluscens Kunze
- Trichomanes schomburgkii Bosch
- Trichomanes sellowianum subsp. decrescens (Rosenst.) Brade
- Trichomanes sellowianum var. decrescens Rosenst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Hymenophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Trichomanes cristatum is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Hymenophyllaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Trichomanes is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela