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narrow strapfern
Scientific Name: Campyloneurum angustifolium
Family: Polypodiaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (narrow strap fern)
Narrow-leaved Strap Fern
The Narrow-leaved Strap Fern, scientifically known as Campyloneurum angustifolium, is an intriguing fern species with a few common names.
Common Names
- Narrow Strap Fern
- Narrow-leaf Strap Fern
- Central American Strap Fern
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Campyloneurum angustifolium (Sw.) Fe.
- Synonym: Polypodium angustifolium Sw.
- Family: Polypodiaceae (polypody family)
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has strap-like leaves.
Distribution and Habitat
This fern is native to Florida and can be found in the West Indies, Mexico, and south to Argentina.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Narrow-leaved Strap Fern has shorter and narrower leaves compared to the Florida Strap Fern.
- It is an epiphytic fern, often found growing on other plants.
- Fronds can grow up to 70cm tall from a short, creeping rhizome.
- The fronds are strap-shaped.
Ecological Role
In South Florida, efforts are being made to reintroduce this locally extinct strap fern into suitable habitats.
Interactions with Other Organisms
This fern is often found in forests with a great diversity of orchids and bromeliads.