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Pteris vittata The commonest fern in Barbados. Frond pinnate, terminal pinna largest, sori marginal. Non-native from palaeotropics. [Taxonomic and distribution data] |
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Anemia adiantifolia Flowering fern. Sori borne on specialised fertile leaves. [Taxonomic and distribution data] |
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| Pityrogramma
calomelanos
Silver fern. The backs of the pinnules are coated with a powdery, silver wax. [Taxonomic and distribution data] |
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Nephrolepis multiflora One of the Boston ferns found in Barbados [Taxonomic and distribution data]
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Nephrolepis [Taxonomic and distribution data]
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Nephrolepis cordifolia This fern has hairy tubers. [Taxonomic and distribution data] |
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Adiantum tenerum Maiden-hair fern [Taxonomic and distribution data]
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| Adiantum capillus-veneris is similar but the pinnules are smaller and more dissected [Taxonomic and distribution data] |  |
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| Asplenium
dentatum
Grows flat on rock surfaces [Taxonomic and distribution data]
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Thelypteris spp. The marsh ferns have soft leaves. |
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Campyloneurum brevifolium There are supposed to be two species of strap ferns in Barbados but this is the only one seen recently. [Taxonomic and distribution data] |
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Blechnum occidentale Young fronds are pink [Taxonomic and distribution data]
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Adiantum latifolium
Broad leaf maiden-hair fern. Looks quite different from Ad. tenerum and Ad. capillus veneris until the underside of the pinnae are examined. [Taxonomic and distribution data]
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Cyathea arborea
The only treefern in Barbados. [Taxonomic and distribution data]
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