Microgramma heterophylla
Clinging Snakefern
Also known as: Anapeltis serpens (Sw.) J.Sm. +16 more
- Anapeltis serpens (Sw.) J.Sm.
- Craspedaria heterophylla (L.) Diddell
- Craspedaria plumierii Fée
- Craspedaria swartzii (Baker) Pic.Serm.
- Drynaria serpens (Sw.) Fée
- Goniophlebium serpens (Sw.) Fée
- Marginaria serpens (Sw.) C.Presl
- Microsorum heterophyllum (L.) A.D.Hawkes
- Phlebodium serpens (Sw.) J.Sm.
- Phymatodes exigua Underw.
- Phymatodes exiguum (Heward) Underw.
- Phymatodes heterophylla (L.) Small
- Phymatodes swartzii (Baker) Underw.
- Pleopeltis serpens Kuntze
- Pleopeltis serpens Kunze ex C.Presl
- Polypodium heterophyllum L.
- Polypodium quercicans Fée
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Microgramma heterophylla (commonly known as Clinging Snakefern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico