Family:
LomariopsidaceaeRegion: Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia.
Habitat: tropical and subtropical; prefers moist, shaded areas, in rainforests and other humid environments; growing as an epiphyte.
Ecology: maintains humidity levels; provides microhabitats for small organisms, contributing to biodiversity.
Use: ornamental, for its attractive, finely divided fronds.
BotanyFern; relatively small; epiphyte or terrestrial plant.
Roots: thin, fibrous; emerge from the rhizome.
Rhizome: creeping, short rhizome.
Leaves: long; narrow; lanceolate; 20 to 40 cm long; finely divided and pinnate; delicate, feathery texture; vibrant green, slightly glaucous or bluish tint.
Sori: located along the veins of the fronds; covered by an indusium.