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A plant in culture from Siamgreenculture.com.


The caudex from Siamgreenculture.com.


The leaves by Bruce Brethauer, Flickr.com.

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.


And one by Bruce Brethauer, Flickr.com.


A large caudex (-complex) from Stringeplants.com.