Oceaniopteris cartilaginea

Classification & Common Names

• Class: Polypodiopsida
• Family: Blechnaceae
• Genus: Oceaniopteris Gasper & Salino
• Species: Oceaniopteris cartilaginea (Sw.) Gasper & Salino
• Var./Subsp.:
• Common name(s): Gristle fern

General Observation Data

• Date: 2-IX-2020
• Habitat: Tropical rainforest
• Habit: Terrestrial

Additional Comments

Growing in rainforest. Seems to have a short trunk, 15-20 cm high. Leaves (stipe + lamina) up to 1.5 m long, usually less.