Polystichum echinatum
Rusty Swordfern
Also known as: Aspidium triangulum var. falcatum Kuhn +6 more
- Aspidium triangulum var. falcatum Kuhn
- Aspidium triangulum var. trapezoides (Sw.) Griseb.
- Aspidium triangulum var. trapezoides (Sw.) Kuhn
- Aspidium viviparum var. trapezoides (Sw.) Jenman
- Polypodium echinatum J.F.Gmel.
- Polystichum cyphochlamys Fée
- Polystichum sloanei C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Polystichum echinatum (commonly known as Rusty Swordfern) is a lithophytic fern within the Polypodiaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico