Elaphoglossum hirtum
Ekaha
Also known as: Acrostichum hirtum Sw. +4 more
- Acrostichum hirtum Sw.
- Acrostichum lowei Fée
- Acrostichum podotrichum Desv.
- Elaphoglossum hirtum var. nigropaleatum C.Chr.
- Olfersia splendens C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Elaphoglossum hirtum (commonly known as Ekaha) is an epiphytic fern within the Polypodiaceae family. It is found natively in South America. 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, Leeward Is., Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.
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)
Tanzania