Drooping Tonguefern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Family

Dryopteridaceae

Genus

Elaphoglossum

Species

Elaphoglossum herminieri (Drooping Tonguefern)

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Maui's paddle

Elaphoglossum crassicaule

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Mossy Fern

Elaphoglossum furcatum

Near Threatened

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Scaly Tongue-fern

Elaphoglossum semicylindricum

Endangered

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Toothed Tongue-fern

Elaphoglossum dimorphum

Critically Endangered

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Veined Tongue-fern

Elaphoglossum nervosum

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Drooping Tonguefern?

The scientific name of Drooping Tonguefern is Elaphoglossum herminieri. It belongs to the genus Elaphoglossum.

What is the conservation status of Drooping Tonguefern?

Drooping Tonguefern (Elaphoglossum herminieri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Drooping Tonguefern live?

Drooping Tonguefern is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.

What family does Drooping Tonguefern belong to?

Drooping Tonguefern (Elaphoglossum herminieri) belongs to the genus Elaphoglossum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.

Is Drooping Tonguefern endangered?

No, Drooping Tonguefern (Elaphoglossum herminieri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Drooping Tonguefern belong to?

Drooping Tonguefern (Elaphoglossum herminieri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Drooping Tonguefern?

The closest relatives of Drooping Tonguefern in the genus Elaphoglossum include Maui's paddle, Mossy Fern, Scaly Tongue-fern, Toothed Tongue-fern, Veined Tongue-fern.