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Pleopeltis astrolepis (Liebm.) E. Fourn.
Star-scale polypody

Family: Polypodiaceae

Group: Pteridophyte

Substrate: Epiphyte

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Perennial

Native Range: South Florida, the West Indies, Mexico, Central America and South America.

NatureServe Global Status: Secure

State of Florida Status: Endangered

FNAI State Status: Presumed Extirpated

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Presumed Extirpated

IRC SOUTH FLORIDA Status: Presumed Extirpated


Other data on Pleopeltis astrolepis available from :
Institute for Regional Conservation
IRC Species Account
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants


Pleopeltis astrolepis has been found in the following 2 counties :
Occurrence Native Status
Broward County Presumed Extirpated Presumed Extirpated
Palm Beach County Recorded as Present in Error


Pleopeltis astrolepis has been found in the following habitat :
Slough