Elaphoglossum schmitzii
Tonguefern
Also known as: Aconiopteris C.Presl +8 more
- Aconiopteris C.Presl
- Aconiopteris K.B.Presl, 1836
- Dictyoglossum J.Sm.
- Hymenodium Fée
- Microstaphyla C.Presl
- Microstaphyla K.B.Presl, 1851
- Peltapteris Link
- Rhipidopteris Fee
- Rhipidopteris Schott
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte or lithophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Elaphoglossum schmitzii (commonly known as Tonguefern) is a lithophytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest