Polyphlebium venosum

Veined Bristle-fern

Delicate weeping epiphytic fern with scattered fronds along the creeping thread-like rooting stem (rhizome). Thread-like stems.

Additional information

• SynonymCrepidomanes venosum
• FamilyHymenophyllaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizefronds 5-15 cm
• Plant groupingEpiphytes
• LeavesNarrow translucent pale green fronds, irregularly pinnate or lobed, 1 cell thick; segments hanging, smaller towards base, margins wavy or scalloped.
• FlowersNon-flowering. Single spore case attached to a protruding bristle, on short lateral lobes near the base of main segments, enclosed in narrow winged cone-shaped membranous covering.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsTrunks of Soft Treeferns in wet forests. Full shade.
• Garden useVery specific requirements and delicacy of the plant make it difficult for cultivation.
• Commercially availableNever
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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