Polystichum pungens
Also known as: Dryopteris pungens (Kaulf.) Kuntze +1 more
- Dryopteris pungens (Kaulf.) Kuntze
- Polystichum lucidum Schelpe
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Polystichum pungens is a lithophytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Swaziland