floating fern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Polypodiopsida (水龍骨綱)

Order

Polypodiales (水龙骨目)

Family

Pteridaceae

Genus

Ceratopteris

Species

Ceratopteris pteridoides (floating fern)

Similar Species in Ceratopteris

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water fern

Ceratopteris thalictroides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of floating fern?

The scientific name of floating fern is Ceratopteris pteridoides. It belongs to the genus Ceratopteris.

Where does floating fern live?

floating fern is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Taiwan.

What family does floating fern belong to?

floating fern (Ceratopteris pteridoides) belongs to the genus Ceratopteris, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteridaceae.

What kingdom does floating fern belong to?

floating fern (Ceratopteris pteridoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of floating fern?

The closest relatives of floating fern in the genus Ceratopteris include water fern.