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Platycerium grande (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) J.Sm.
| Family Name: | Polypodiaceae |
| Common Name: | Giant Staghorn Fern |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large epiphytic fern, usually found growing on trees. |
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| Foliage | Fronds are dimorphic with both sterile fronds and fertile fronds, sterile fronds green and recurving when old, measuring about 90 - 115 cm long and 90 - 135 cm wide. |
| Reproductive Parts - non-flowering plant | Semi-circular soral patch found on the underside of the fertile frond, measuring about 10 - 45 cm long and 8 - 35 cm wide. |
| Etymology | Genus epithet Platycerium derived from Greek terms 'platys' (broad) and 'keras' (horn), a reference to the antler-like nest-fronds. Species grande means large and showy. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Spore |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Others
| Master ID | 30268 |
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| Species ID | 4577 |
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