Pleopeltis angusta

Overview

Pleopeltis angusta is a small, epiphytic fern with narrow, leathery fronds. It is a lesser-known species from the Neotropics.

Taxonomy

Description

Fronds are simple, linear-lanceolate, 10–20 cm long, leathery, dark green. Rhizome is thin, creeping, scaly. Sori are round, in two rows along the midrib.

Habitat and Cultivation

Epiphytic in cloud forests. Mount on bark with moss. High humidity, cool temperatures, bright filtered light. Keep moist.