Rock Felt Fern

Description:

Rock Felt Fern (aka Horseshoe Felt Fern) is a common fern of eastern Australia. It is an Epiphyte, and Epiphytic plants are sometimes called "air plants" because they don't root in soil. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphyte However, the species name 'rupestris' is from Greek and means growing near rocks, and it just so happens that P. rupestris can also be a Lithophytic plant and grow on rocks too.

Habitat:

This spotting was at Ravensbourne National Park, at an elevation above 500 mtrs. Dense foliage and canopy, mostly native trees that I could see. Lots of leaf litter and quite damp due to recent rains or thick mist. Soft, filtered light. This spotting was found on tree trunks and branches.

Notes:

http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ravensbour...