Pityrogramma austroamericana
Leatherleaf Goldback Fern
Also known as: Ceropteris austroamericana Domin +3 more
- Ceropteris austroamericana Domin
- Gymnogramma calomelanos var. aureoflava Hook.
- Pityrogramma calomelanos var. aureoflava (Hook.) Weath. ex L.H.Bailey
- Pityrogramma calomelanos var. austroamericana (Domin) Farw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pteridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Pityrogramma austroamericana (commonly known as Leatherleaf goldback fern) is a lithophytic fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. Originating in South America, 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru
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)
Cape Provinces, Hawaii, India, Jawa, KwaZulu-Natal, Malaya, Mauritius, New South Wales, Northern Provinces, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Réunion, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia