Thelypteris serra
Jamaican 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 serra (commonly known as Jamaican maiden fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Thelypteris genus, encompassing over 1100 species globally.
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, Puerto Rico