Thelypteris linkiana
Link's Maiden Fern
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aspleniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic rhizomatous subshrub.
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Thelypteris linkiana (commonly known as Link's Maiden Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Thelypteris, which contains over 1100 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is.