Elaphoglossum discolor
Also known as: Acrostichum conforme var. discolor (Kuhn) Baker +3 more
- Acrostichum conforme var. discolor (Kuhn) Baker
- Acrostichum discolor Kuhn
- Elaphoglossum juruenae A.Samp.
- Elaphoglossum sancti-gabrielis Christ
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Elaphoglossum discolor is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Elaphoglossum genus, encompassing over 750 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela