Ceratopteris cornuta
Ceratopteris cornuta (P.Beauv.) Lepr.
Ceratopteris cornuta is a fern species in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to the Afrotropical, Australasian, and Oriental (Indomalaya) regions, as well as parts of West Africa including Base-Guinée and Guinée forestière. The species was first described in 1830 and has since been recorded globally in suitable habitats.
Description
Ceratopteris cornuta is a member of the fern family Pteridaceae and is known for its distribution across tropical regions. It is found in the Afrotropical, Australasian, and Oriental biogeographic zones, with specific records from West African regions such as Base-Guinée and Guinée forestière. The species was formally described in 1830 and has since been documented in various parts of the world where its ecological requirements are met. As part of the genus Ceratopteris, it shares characteristics typical of this group of aquatic or semi-aquatic ferns.
Distribution
Afrotropical · Australasian · Oriental (Indomalaya) · Global · Base-Guinée · Guinée forestière
Synonyms
Pteris cornutaEllobocarpus cornutusOnychium cornutumFurcaria cornutaCeratopteris thalictroides var. cornuta
