Trichomanes scandens
Climbing Bristle Fern
Also known as: Crepidomanes scandens (L.) K.Iwats. +4 more
- Crepidomanes scandens (L.) K.Iwats.
- Mortoniopteris scandens (L.) Pic.Serm.
- Trichomanes lindenii C.Presl
- Trichomanes macroclados Kunze
- Vandenboschia scandens (L.) Copel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Hymenophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Trichomanes scandens (commonly known as Climbing Bristle Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Hymenophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica