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Elaphoglossum alatum

Tall Tonguefern
Also known as: Aconiopteris obtusa Fée +6 more
  • Aconiopteris obtusa Fée
  • Acrostichum sessile Fée
  • Elaphoglossum aemulum var. alatum Gaudich.
  • Elaphoglossum gorgoneum var. alatum Gaudich.
  • Elaphoglossum rockii Copel.
  • Elaphoglossum sessile (Fée) T.Moore
  • Olfersia obtusa (Fée) T.Moore
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Elaphoglossum alatum (commonly known as Tall Tonguefern) is a fern within the Polypodiaceae family. It originates in the Pacific. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Hawaii

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