Thelypteris oligocarpa
Thelypteris oligocarpa
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela
GBIF: M. Sundue; F. B. Matos, R. Torres C.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Thelypteris
- Species:
- Thelypteris oligocarpa
- USDA Symbol:
- THOL4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded woodland environments