Genus Parapolystichum
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Belonging to the family Polypodiaceae, the genus Parapolystichum is a group comprising 36 taxa. It originates in North America, South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with wet tropical and subtropical climate conditions.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 36 taxa (30 base species, 6 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (15), Australasia (14), South America (8)
- Primary Climates: Wet Tropical (21), Subtropical (6)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (1)
36 taxa found