Polystichum drepanum
Madeira Shield Fern
Also known as: Phegopteris drepanum (Sw.) J.Sm. +1 more
- Phegopteris drepanum (Sw.) J.Sm.
- Polypodium drepanum (Sw.) Lowe
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to Africa, Polystichum drepanum (commonly known as Madeira Shield-Fern) is a 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
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madeira