Elaphoglossum herminieri
Drooping Tonguefern
Also known as: Acrostichum herminieri Bory ex Fée +1 more
- Acrostichum herminieri Bory ex Fée
- Elaphoglossum herminieri (Bory ex Fée) Christ
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Elaphoglossum herminieri (commonly known as Drooping Tonguefern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Originating in South America, 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Venezuela, Windward Is.