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birdwing fern

Scientific Name: Campyloneurum latum

Family: Polypodiaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Campyloneurum latum - Birdwing Fern

The Campyloneurum latum, commonly known as Birdwing Fern or Wide Strap Fern, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Polypodiaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a fern, a common plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Campyloneurum latum T. Moore
  • Common Names: Birdwing Fern, Wide Strap Fern
  • Family: Polypodiaceae (common ferns, licorice ferns)
  • Synonym: Polypodium latum (T. Moore) T. Moore ex Sodiro
  • Symbol: CALA28
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Puerto Rico (PR), Northern (N) and Virgin Islands (VI).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • Duration: Perennial

Ecological Role

  • The plant serves as a host for birdwing butterflies (Ornithoptera priamus) in North Queensland, Australia.