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Stenochlaena

Stenochlaena

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A group of large tropical ferns that climb trees or live in bogs
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Stenochlaena
  • The Stenochlaena genus is commonly found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Examples

  • Some indigenous communities use Stenochlaena leaves as a vegetable and in traditional medicine.

  • The Stenochlaena fern thrives in tropical environments.

  • Botanists studied the climbing ability of Stenochlaena on tall trees in the region.

  • Many Stenochlaenas can be found in Southeast Asia.

  • Botanists studied the climbing ability of Stenochlaena on tall trees in the region.

  • Some indigenous communities use Stenochlaena leaves as a vegetable in their traditional dishes.

  • The Stenochlaena genus includes various species that thrive in moist, tropical habitats.

Surface Forms

Stenochlaena singular
Stenochlaenas plural

Etymology

Stenochlaena comes from Greek parts steno- meaning 'narrow' and chlaena meaning 'cloak', a helpful image of a 'narrow cloak'. Botanists gave this name because the fern's long, thin leaves often hang or wrap like a narrow cloak, which helps you remember this genus of tropical climbing ferns.