Genus Stenochlaena (Noun)
Meaning
Large tropical ferns; some epiphytic climbers and some terrestrial bog ferns; Africa; Asia; Australasia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Stenochlaena is a group of large tropical ferns that thrive in the humid climates of Africa, Asia, and Australasia.
- Stenochlaena palustris is a species of terrestrial bog fern that is commonly found in the tropical regions of Asia and Africa.
- Some species of the genus Stenochlaena are epiphytic climbers that grow on tree trunks and branches in the rainforests of Australasia.
- The genus Stenochlaena is characterized by its large, pinnate fronds that can grow up to several meters in length.
- In Africa, the genus Stenochlaena is represented by several species of terrestrial ferns that inhabit the tropical bogs and swamps.