Elaphoglossum serpens
Cerro De Punta Jayuya, Cerro De Punta Tonguefern
Other regional names: Serpent Tonguefern
- Serpent Tonguefern
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Elaphoglossum serpens (commonly known as Cerro de Punta jayuya or Cerro de Punta tonguefern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Elaphoglossum is notably large, comprising more than 750 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Puerto Rico