Platycerium alcicorne
Also known as: Acrostichum alcicorne P.Willemet +6 more
- Acrostichum alcicorne P.Willemet
- Acrostichum alcicorne Sw., 1801
- Elaphoglossum alcicorne (P.Willemet) Keyserl.
- Neuroplatyceros alcicornis (P.Willemet) Fée
- Platycerium alcicorne (P.Willemet) Tardieu
- Platycerium vassei Poiss.
- Stemaria alcicornis (P.Willemet) Schott
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Platycerium alcicorne is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Réunion, Seychelles, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India