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Polystichum lionelii

Christmas Fern, Holly Fern
Other regional names: Hollyfern +2 more
  • Hollyfern
  • Shield Ferns
  • Sword Fern
Also known as: Acropelta Nakai +11 more
  • Acropelta Nakai
  • Adenoderris J.Sm.
  • Aetopteron Ehrh. ex House
  • Amblia C.Presl
  • Cyrtogonellum Ching
  • Cyrtomidictyum Ching
  • Hemesteum H.Lév.
  • Hypopeltis Michx.
  • Papuapteris Christensen
  • Plecosorus Fée
  • Sorolepidium Christ
  • Tectaria abbreviatum Schrad.

Found natively in South America, Polystichum lionelii (commonly known as Christmas Fern or Holly Fern) is a fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Fern

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest

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