Polystichum dracomontanum
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Polystichum dracomontanum is a lithophytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Polystichum, which contains over 450 distinct species.
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)
Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho