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Platycerium elephantotis

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Platycerium elephantotis Schweinf.

Family Name: Polypodiaceae
Common Name: Staghorn Fern, Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Authority
Common Names
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern)
Plant Growth Form Epiphyte
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution Africa
Native Habitat Terrestrial

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form
Landscape Uses Parks & Gardens

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water
Propagation Method Spore

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green

Image Repository

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Others

Master ID 33580
Species ID 7994
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Species record last updated on: 30 November 2023.
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