Notogrammitis heterophylla
Gipsy Fern
Weeping epiphytic fern, fronds crowded together in a tuft. Rooting stem (rhizome) short. Stem short and winged, scaly at base.
Additional information
- SynonymCtenopteris heterophylla
- FamilyGrammitidaceae
- StoreyMiddle storey
- Sizefronds 5-25 cm x 10 cm
- Plant groupingEpiphytes
- LeavesDark green lance-shaped fronds, divided or deeply lobed; segments differing lengths, narrow to oblong, stalkless, bases running into midrib, margins entire or lobed.
- FlowersNon-flowering. Single row of oval spore cases sunken inside margin on either side of midrib, one per lobe.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsOn tree branches and trunks, logs, rocks and in mossy crevices in sheltered rainforest gullies. Full shade.
- Garden useVery specific requirements and delicacy of the plant make it difficult for cultivation. Grow in moist ferneries mounted on tree ferns.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Once more widespread but now known from very few local sites.
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Photographer/s: 1 Marc Freestone, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 2 Daniel Ohlsen, Royal Botanic Gardens Boards ©; 3 Ken Harris ©
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