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Leptopteris

Leptopteris

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A group of ferns from Australia and nearby islands with thin, feathery leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists debated whether to include certain ferns in Leptopteris or the genus Todea.

Examples

  • Several species within the genus Leptopteris are prized by fern collectors for their delicate fronds.

  • The slender, feather-like leaves of Leptopteris make it distinctive among Australasian ferns.

  • The Leptopteris species thrive in humid environments.

  • I found a Leptopteris plant in my garden.

  • Several species within the genus Leptopteris are prized by fern collectors for their delicate fronds.

  • The slender, feather-like leaves of Leptopteris make it distinctive among Australasian ferns.

  • The Leptopteris species thrive in humid environments.

Synonyms

genus Leptopteris
vsLeptopteris
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of ferns with thin leaves divided into many small parts

is the same taxonomic group but given as the concise name

Compounds

genus Leptopteris
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of ferns with thin leaves divided into many small parts

Surface Forms

Leptopteris singular
Leptopterises plural

Etymology

The word Leptopteris comes from Greek words leptos 'thin' and pteris 'fern', and the pter part is the same 'wing' in helicopter. So Leptopteris means 'thin fern', which fits its slender, feather-like leaves.