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Platycerium

Platycerium

9.9
A tropical fern with antler-shaped leaves that grows on trees
  • noun
  • /ˌplætɪˈsɪəriəm/
  • Specialized
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  • The Platycerium is prized by gardeners for its impressive, antler-shaped fronds.

Examples

  • We mounted a Platycerium on a wooden board to grow as a houseplant.

  • Some species of Platycerium can thrive indoors with the right humidity and light.

  • The Platycerium is a unique type of fern.

  • Many gardeners love Platyceriums for their striking appearance.

  • The Platycerium grows beautifully on the trunk of a tree, resembling deer antlers.

  • Gardeners often use Platycerium for their unique frond shapes in tropical gardens.

  • To create a stunning display, we hung a Platycerium in our living room, where it flourished.

Synonyms

staghorn fern
vsPlatycerium
  • Specialized
8.4

A tropical fern with large flat leaves that look like deer antlers

is the formal genus name used in scientific contexts

Compounds

Platycerium andinum
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern with leaves like deer antlers from Peru and Bolivia

Platycerium bifurcatum
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern with split, antler-like leaves often grown as a houseplant

Surface Forms

Platycerium singular
Platyceriums plural

Etymology

Platycerium comes from Greek parts platy- meaning 'flat' and -cerium meaning 'horn'. The fern's leaves look like flat antlers or horns, which is why gardeners call it the staghorn fern.