Polystichum monticola
Also known as: Polystichum pungens Sim
- Polystichum pungens Sim
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Polystichum monticola is a lithophytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Found natively 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)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe