Hymenophyllum macrothecum
Mountain Filmy Fern
Also known as: Hymenophyllum vincentinum Baker +2 more
- Hymenophyllum vincentinum Baker
- Mecodium macrothecium (Fée) Copel.
- Mecodium macrothecum (Fée) Copel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Hymenophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Hymenophyllum macrothecum (commonly known as Mountain Filmy Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Hymenophyllaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Hymenophyllum is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.