Pecluma pectinata
Combleaf Rockcap Fern, Msasa Fern
Also known as: Polypodium anisomeron var. pectinatum (L.) E.Fourn. +12 more
- Polypodium anisomeron var. pectinatum (L.) E.Fourn.
- Polypodium elasticum var. glaziouvii Baker
- Polypodium elasticum var. glaziovii Baker
- Polypodium glaziouvii Christ ex Schwacke
- Polypodium otites Wild.
- Polypodium pectinatum f. typicum Rosenst.
- Polypodium pectinatum var. acuminatum Baker
- Polypodium pectinatum var. auritum Rosenst.
- Polypodium pectinatum var. baezanum Mille
- Polypodium pectinatum var. brachypus Sodiro
- Polypodium pectinatum var. iurgensii Rosenst.
- Polypodium pectinatum var. majus Kuhn
- Polypodium pectinatum var. squamosum Lindm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Originating in South America, Pecluma pectinata (commonly known as Combleaf Rockcap Fern or Msasa Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.