Elaphoglossum muscosum
Also known as: Acrostichum muscosum Sw. +5 more
- Acrostichum muscosum Sw.
- Acrostichum muscosum var. latifolium Hook.
- Acrostichum muscosum var. macropodum Sodiro
- Elaphoglossum hookerianum Underw.
- Elaphoglossum hookerianum Underw. ex Maxon
- Olfersia muscosa (Sw.) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Elaphoglossum muscosum is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Indigenous to North America and 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest