Polystichum acanthophyllum
Also known as: Aspidium acanthophyllum Franch. +4 more
- Aspidium acanthophyllum Franch.
- Polystichum aculeatum subsp. acanthophyllum (Franch.) Bedd.
- Polystichum aculeatum var. acanthophyllum (Franch.) Bedd.
- Polystichum horridipinnum Hayata
- Polystichum spinescens Tagawa
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Polystichum acanthophyllum is a fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Polystichum genus, encompassing over 450 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, Taiwan, Tibet