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Long Strap Fern (Campyloneurum phyllitidis)

Long Strap Fern

Overview

Long Strap Fern (Campyloneurum phyllitidis) is an epiphytic fern with very long, narrow, strap-like fronds that can reach over a meter in length.

Taxonomy

Family:	Polypodiaceae
Genus:	Campyloneurum (kam-py-loh-NOOR-um)
Species:	phyllitidis (fil-LIT-id-iss)
Synonym:	Polypodium comosum

Description

Fronds are simple, linear, up to 1.5 m long, only 1–2 cm wide, leathery, dark green. The midrib is prominent. Sori are in two rows along the midrib. Rhizome is short-creeping.

Habitat and Cultivation

Epiphytic in tropical rainforests. Mount on bark or hang in long baskets. High humidity, bright filtered light, warm temperatures. Keep constantly moist.

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