Thelypteris hispidula var. inconstans
Roughhairy Maiden Fern
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Aspleniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic rhizomatous subshrub.
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Found natively in South America, Thelypteris hispidula var. inconstans (commonly known as Roughhairy Maiden Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Thelypteris hispidula, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this 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)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.
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