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Puerto Rico creepingfern
Scientific Name: Bolbitis portoricensis
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Puerto Rico Creepingfern
Explore the fascinating details of the Puerto Rico Creepingfern, a perennial herb found in various regions.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as a creeping form, which could present a tangling hazard for small pets.
- As a fern, it prefers wet environments, and the resulting moisture can promote mold growth.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is described as a creeping form, which could present a tangling hazard for small children.
- As a fern, it prefers wet environments, and the resulting moisture can promote mold growth.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Bolbitis portoricensis (Spreng.) Hennipman
- Common Name: Puerto Rico Creepingfern
- Other Common Names: Creeping Fern (general)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Bolbitis cladorrhizans (Spreng.) Ching
- Leptochilus cladorrhizans (Spreng.) Maxon
- Nomenclatural Reference: Amer. Fern J. 65: 30. 1975
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the U.S. (United States), specifically Puerto Rico.
- Also found in:
- Cuba
- Hispaniola
- Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, Tortola, St. John)
- Belize
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- El Salvador
- Nicaragua
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- Colombia (Antioquia, Boyac, Caqueta)
Morphological Characteristics
- Life Span: Perennial
- Structure: Herb/Forb (non-woody plant)
- Generally described as a perennial forb/herb.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)