Ferns and Fern Allies
Ferns and Fern Allies
A fern is any one of a group of about 20,000 species of plants classified in the phylum or division Pteridophyta, also known as Filicophyta. The group is also referred to as Polypodiophyta, or Polypodiopsida when treated as a subdivision of tracheophyta (vascular plants). The term "pteridophyte" has traditionally been used to describe all seedless vascular plants, making it synonymous with "ferns and fern allies". This can be confusing since members of the fern phylum Pteridophyta are also sometimes referred to as pteridophytes. The study of ferns and other pteridophytes is called pteridology, and one who studies ferns and other pteridophytes is called a pteridologist.
These ferns are native to the Philippines.
Asplenium Nidus (Mutant)
Asplenium nidus is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is known by the common name Bird's Nest Fern.
Cyatheaceae
There are 26 endemic species of Cyathea recorded in the Philippines. Two other genera of tree ferns are found in the Philippines, namely: Cibotium and Dicksonia.
Marattiaceae
The Marattiaceae are represented by about 260 extant species and many fossil representatives.
Selaginella
Selaginella is a genus of plants in the family Selaginellaceae, which includes Spikemoss.
