Thelypteris ovata
Ovate Marsh Fern
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aspleniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic rhizomatous subshrub.
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Thelypteris ovata (commonly known as Ovate Marsh Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Thelypteris, which contains over 1100 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Bahamas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina