Author: |
Elbert Hennipman, 1987 |
Family: |
POLYPODIACEAE |
Origin: |
Luzon; The Philippines |
Soil: |
No; Epiphytic |
Water: |
Medium - Maximum |
Sun: |
Medium - Maximum |
Thickness: |
30 Centimetres |
Height: |
12-45 Centimetres |
Flower: |
No; Spores |
Propagate: |
Spores/Stem Cuttings |
Names: |
Luzon Ant Fern |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the Polypodiaceae family
was given this name by Elbert Hennipman in 1987. It is found on the Philippine
island: Luzon, growing as an epiphyte with quite some water and sun. The caudex
(-complex) can grow to 30 centimetres in diameter, the entire plant
from twelve to 45 centimetres in height. The spores are yellow-brownish.
The genera name after some
Lecan, but I fail to figure which one, or perhaps Greek lekane;
'bowl', and Latin pteris; 'fern'. The genera name Lecanopteris
was introduced by Caspar Georg Reinwardt published in Flora 8, 1825.
The species is named after the Philippine island: Luzon, where it is
found. |