Abrodictyum elongatum

Abrodictyum elongatum belongs to the Hymenophyllaceae, a family of ferns commonly known as the filmy ferns. This species is part of the genus Abrodictyum, which is characterized by its delicate, often translucent fronds. The species was first described by A.Cunn. and later reclassified under the current scientific name by Ebihara and K.Iwats in 2006. The genus Abrodictyum includes a variety of small, epiphytic ferns typically found in moist, shaded environments. As with other members of the Hymenophyllaceae, A. elongatum likely thrives in humid, tropical or subtropical habitats.