Thelypteris verecunda
Barrio Charcas 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 verecunda (commonly known as Barrio Charcas maiden fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Thelypteris is notably large, comprising more than 1100 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Puerto Rico