Elaphoglossum quitense
Also known as: Acrostichum quitense Baker
- Acrostichum quitense Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Elaphoglossum quitense is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Elaphoglossum genus, encompassing over 750 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru