Crepidomanes mettenii

Crepidomanes mettenii is a member of the Hymenophyllaceae, a family of ferns commonly known as the filmy ferns. The species is part of the genus Crepidomanes, which includes small, delicate ferns typically found in moist, shaded environments. The name was established in 2006 by Ebihara and Dubuisson, building upon the original classification by C. Chr. This taxonomic revision reflects ongoing research into the classification and phylogeny of the group.