Synonym: Theypteris tottoides; Cyclosorus tottoides.
Leptogramma tottoidesFamily:
PteridaceaeRegion: Southeast Asia, Philippines, Indonesia.
Habitat: tropical; prefers moist, shaded environments, in rainforests; or epiphytic on tree trunks or rocks; thrives in humid conditions.
Ecology: providing microhabitats for small organisms; moisture retention.
Use: ornamental, for its finely divided, delicate fronds.
BotanyFern; small to medium-sized, usually epiphytic.
Roots: fine, fibrous; along the rhizome.
Rhizome: creeping, rhizomatous.
Leaves: long; narrow; lanceolate or linear-lanceolate; finely dissected or pinnate; delicate, lace-like appearance; light green; 20 to 30 cmlong.
Sori: along the veins of the fronds; covered by a protective indusium.