Angiopteris evecta
King Fern, Madagascar Tree Fern
Other regional names: Mule's Foot +2 more
- Mule's Foot
- Mule's Foot Fern
- Oriental Vessel Fern
Also known as: Angiopteris acrocarpa de Vriese +19 more
- Angiopteris acrocarpa de Vriese
- Angiopteris acrocarpa DeVriese
- Angiopteris affinis DeVriese
- Angiopteris alata Nadeaud
- Angiopteris amboinensis DeVriese
- Angiopteris ankolana DeVriese
- Angiopteris aphanosorus DeVriese
- Angiopteris aurata de Vriese
- Angiopteris aurata DeVriese
- Angiopteris badioneura DeVriese
- Angiopteris beecheyana de Vriese
- Angiopteris beecheyana DeVriese
- Angiopteris brongniartiana de Vriese
- Angiopteris brongniartiana DeVriese
- Angiopteris canaliculata Holttum
- Angiopteris caudata DeVriese
- Angiopteris commutata C.Presl
- Angiopteris cupreata de Vriese
- Angiopteris cupreata DeVriese
- Angiopteris dregeana DeVriese
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Marattiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Angiopteris evecta (commonly known as King Fern or Madagascar Tree Fern) is a fern within the Marattiaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia, South-Central Pacific, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Niue, Northern Territory, Queensland, Samoa, Society Is., Tonga, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Costa Rica, Hawaii, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Windward Is.