Elaphoglossum heterolepis
Also known as: Aconiopteris glabrescens (C.Presl) C.Presl +5 more
- Aconiopteris glabrescens (C.Presl) C.Presl
- Acrostichum glabrescens (C.Presl) Kuhn
- Acrostichum obductum Kaulf.
- Elaphoglossum obductum (Kaulf. ex Spreng.) T.Moore
- Olfersia glabrescens C.Presl
- Olfersia obducta (Kaulf. ex Spreng.) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Elaphoglossum heterolepis is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Elaphoglossum, which contains over 750 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mauritius, Réunion