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Polypodiaceae

Subfamily Platycerioideae

W/C = Wild Collected
Platycerium alicorne Desv.

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  • Common Name:
  • Family: Polypodiaceae Bercht. & J. Presl.

  • Country of Origin: Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles
  • Habitat:

  • Description: produces new plants from buds on roots - eventually forming a ball for shield fronds
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 200202433
  • Source: Matt Opel - Plants from Spore
  • Accession Date: 09-30-2002
  • Bench: 6602 - BPB:6600:Bench 2
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 03-16-2009
Classification:

  • Division: Ferns
  • Class: Polypodiopsida
  • SubClass:
  • Order: Polypodiales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Polypodiaceae
  • SubFamily: Platycerioideae
  • Tribe:
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