Thelypteris leoniae
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aspleniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic rhizomatous subshrub.
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Thelypteris leoniae is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Thelypteris genus, encompassing over 1100 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Peru