Back to Results
Home / Polypodiaceae / Pleopeltis / Pleopeltis hirsutissima

Pleopeltis hirsutissima

Also known as: Goniophlebium hirsutissimum (Raddi) Brack. +10 more
  • Goniophlebium hirsutissimum (Raddi) Brack.
  • Marginaria hirsutissima (Raddi) Pic.Serm.
  • Marginaria rufula (C.Presl) C.Presl
  • Pleopeltis hirsutissima (Raddi) DeLaSota
  • Polypodium hirsutissimum Raddi
  • Polypodium lepidopteris var. rufulum (C.Presl) Baker
  • Polypodium raddii Desv.
  • Polypodium rufulum C.Presl
  • Polypodium rufulum var. majus Osten & Herter
  • Polypodium rufulum var. minus Osten & Herter
  • Polypodium vexillare Christ
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial, lithophyte or epiphyte.

Pleopeltis hirsutissima is an epiphytic or lithophytic fern within the Polypodiaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay

Help improve SilvaGrid

We use optional SilvaGrid analytics and Google Analytics to understand how people use the site. We don't use analytics data for advertising. Read our Privacy Policy .