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thinleaf creepingfern
Scientific Name: Bolbitis nicotianifolia
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bolbitis nicotianifolia
Bolbitis nicotianifolia, commonly known as Thinleaf Creepingfern, is a fascinating fern species belonging to the Bolbitis genus.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as a vine forb/herb and is known to climb up big trees, which might make it appealing to pets who like to climb or chew on plants.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Bolbitis nicotianifolia (Sw.) Alston
- Common Name: Thinleaf Creepingfern
- Genus: Bolbitis Schott (Creepingfern)
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Leptochilus nicotianifolius (Sw.) C. Christens.
- Acrostichum nicotianifolium Sw.
- Acrostichum nicotinanifolium var. saxicolum Jenm.
Distribution and Habitat
Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bolbitis nicotianifolia.
- Occurs in Peru, Antarctica, Brazil, and Colombia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Vine Forb/Herb.
- Duration: Perennial.
- Often climbs up big trees.
Related Species
Other Bolbitis species include:
- Bolbitis heudelotii (African Water Fern)
- Bolbitis pergamentacea (Woodland Creepingfern)
- Bolbitis aliena (Diamond Creepingfern)
- Bolbitis portoricensis (Puerto Rico Creepingfern)
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- PLANTS Database (USDA)
- Garden Guides