Microgramma vacciniifolia
Microgramma vacciniifolia (Langsd. & Fisch.) Copel.
Microgramma vacciniifolia is a species in the genus Microgramma, belonging to the family Polypodiaceae. It was first described in 1947 by Copel., based on earlier work by Langsd. & Fisch. This fern is characterized by its small, leathery fronds and is typically found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Description
Microgramma vacciniifolia is a small epiphytic fern with lanceolate, leathery fronds that are typically evergreen. The plant has a creeping rhizome and is known for its ability to grow on tree trunks and branches in moist, shaded environments. It is part of the Polypodiaceae family, a group of ferns commonly known as the polypody family. The species is native to regions in the Neotropics and is often found in humid forest habitats. Its foliage resembles that of the genus Vaccinium, which is reflected in its specific epithet. The plant is adapted to low-light conditions and thrives in high humidity. It is distinguished by its small size and the arrangement of its sori, which are typically linear and located along the veins of the fronds.
Synonyms
Craspedaria cordifoliaGoniophlebium cardiophyllumMarginaria cardiophyllaNiphobolus vaccinifoliusPolypodium cardiophyllumPolypodium haenkeanumPolypodium restingaePolypodium vacciniifoliumCraspedaria vacciniifoliaMarginaria vacciniifoliaGoniophlebium vacciniifoliumAnapeltis vacciniifoliaLopholepis vacciniifoliaNiphobolus vacciniifoliusLepicystis vacciniifoliaPolypodium vacciniifolium f. inciso-fimbriataPolypodium vacciniifolium var. cordifoliumMarginaria vacciniifolia
