Pityrogramma sulphurea
Jamaican Goldback Fern
Also known as: Acrostichum sulphureum Sw. +7 more
- Acrostichum sulphureum Sw.
- Ceropteris sulphurea (Sw.) Fée
- Gymnogramma calomelanos f. sulphurea (Sw.) Duss
- Gymnogramma davallioides Stelzner
- Gymnogramma sulphurea (Sw.) Desv.
- Gymnogramma sulphurea var. argentea Christ ex Urb.
- Gymnogramma sulphurea var. wilsonii Jenman
- Gymnogramma wilsonii J.Sm.
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Originating in South America, Pityrogramma sulphurea (commonly known as Jamaican goldback fern) is a fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Sri Lanka