Elaphoglossum paleaceum
Also known as: Acrostichum micans Mett. +8 more
- Acrostichum micans Mett.
- Acrostichum micans Mett. ex Kuhn
- Acrostichum paleaceum Hook. & Grev.
- Elaphoglossum hirtum subsp. micans (Mett.) C.Chr.
- Elaphoglossum hirtum var. micans (Mett.) C.Chr.
- Elaphoglossum micans (Mett.) Pic.Serm.
- Elaphoglossum plumosum var. bradii Christ
- Elaphoglossum squamosum (Sw.) J.Sm.
- Olfersia paleacea (Hook. & Grev.) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or epiphyte.
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Elaphoglossum paleaceum is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Found natively in North America, the Pacific, and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Elaphoglossum is notably large, comprising more than 750 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, PACIFIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, North-Central Pacific, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hawaii, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Peru, Venezuela