Phlebodium (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly epiphytic tropical ferns with free veins bearing sori.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Phlebodium aureum is a species of epiphytic fern that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
- The phlebodium species are characterized by their free veins and sori that are typically found on the underside of the fronds.
- In the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, phlebodium ferns can be found growing on the trunks and branches of trees.
- Phlebodium aureum is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in greenhouses and conservatories due to its attractive golden-yellow fronds.
- The sori of phlebodium ferns are typically arranged in a linear pattern along the veins, and are an important characteristic for identifying the species.