entirewing bristle fern

Trichomanes holopterum Kunze

Trichomanes holopterum, known as entirewing bristle fern, is a species in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It was first described by Kunze in 1845. This fern is native to several regions in the Caribbean and the southeastern United States.

Description

Trichomanes holopterum is a member of the Hymenophyllaceae family and belongs to the genus Trichomanes. It is commonly referred to as entirewing bristle fern in English. The species was first published in 1845 by Kunze. Its natural range includes Cuba, Florida, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, Mexico Southeast, Puerto Rico, the Windward Islands, and the Archipiélago de Cuba. This fern is adapted to tropical and subtropical environments and is found in these regions as part of its native distribution.