Microsorum punctatum (L.) Copel.
| Etymology | Genus | Small spore bags |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Spotted; probably referring to the arrangement of the spore bags | |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | |
| Synonyms | Acrostichum punctatum L. | |
| Common Names | Climbing Bird's Nest Fern | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Epiphyte | |
| Native Distribution | Africa,China, Indian Subcontinent, Malesia, Australia, Pacific Islands | |
Diagnostics
Looks somewhat like the ubiquitous Bird's Nest Fern, Asplenium nidus, but have narrower fronds. The spore bags are also circular and scattered compared to a linear arrangement.
Form of the Climbing Bird's Nest Fern, in Mandai Mangroves.
Scattered sori.
View from the underside.
Leaf tip and sori.
Siyang ·
2019-08-07