Rumohra adiantiformis
Iron Fern, Leather Fern
Other regional names: Leatherleaf Fern
- Leatherleaf Fern
Also known as: Aspidium adiantiforme (G.Forst.) Cheeseman +14 more
- Aspidium adiantiforme (G.Forst.) Cheeseman
- Aspidium calyptratum (Thouars) Desv.
- Aspidium clypeolarium Desv.
- Aspidium coriaceum Willd.
- Aspidium cunninghamianum Colenso
- Aspidium discolor Langsd. & Fisch.
- Aspidium duriusculum (C.Presl) J.W.Sturm
- Aspidium orientale Desv.
- Aspidium politum Desv.
- Aspidium remotum (Fée) Christ
- Dryopteris adiantiformis (G.Forst.) Kuntze
- Dryopteris capensis (Willd.) Kuntze
- Dryopteris discophora Rosenst.
- Dryopteris thomassetii (Wright) C.Chr.
- Hypopeltis coriacea (Sw.) Bory
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or epiphyte.
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Originating in Africa, the Antarctic botanical region, Tropical Asia, Australasia, North America, and South America, Rumohra adiantiformis (commonly known as Iron Fern or Leather Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ANTARCTIC, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, New Zealand, Northern South America, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, Southeastern U.S.A., Southern Africa, Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands, Western Indian Ocean, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, C. American Pacific Is., Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile South, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Falkland Is., Florida, Galápagos, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Mauritius, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Peru, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Réunion, Seychelles, Tasmania, Tristan da Cunha, Uruguay, Venezuela, Victoria, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arkansas