Microsorum spectrum
Triploid Fern
Also known as: Colysis spectra (Kaulf.) J.Sm. +7 more
- Colysis spectra (Kaulf.) J.Sm.
- Drynaria spectrum (Kaulf.) J.Sm.
- Drynaria thouiniana (Gaudich.) Fée
- Phymatodes spectrum (Kaulf.) C.Presl
- Pleopeltis spectrum (Kaulf.) T.Moore
- Polypodium spectrum Kaulf.
- Polypodium spectrum var. ovatum Hillebr.
- Polypodium thouinianum Gaudich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Microsorum spectrum (commonly known as Triploid Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Found natively in the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Hawaii
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms