Elaphoglossum decoratum
Showy Tonguefern
Also known as: Acrostichum decoratum Kunze +1 more
- Acrostichum decoratum Kunze
- Olfersia decorata (Kunze) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Elaphoglossum decoratum (commonly known as Showy Tonguefern) is an epiphytic fern within the Polypodiaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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 Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela