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Parapolystichum acuminatum

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Species of fern

Parapolystichum acuminatum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Suborder: Polypodiineae
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Genus: Parapolystichum
Species: P. acuminatum
Binomial name
Parapolystichum acuminatum
(Houlston) Labiak, Sundue & R.C.Moran
Synonyms

Parapolystichum acuminatum, synonym Lastreopsis acuminata, is a small plant found in eastern Australia. Common names include creeping shield fern, glossy shield fern and shiny shield fern. It is a widespread fern, often seen in wet eucalyptus forest or rainforest, usually near streams.

References

  1. "Parapolystichum acuminatum (Houlston) Labiak, Sundue & R.C.Moran, Brittonia 67(1): 81 (2014)". International Plant Names Index. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Harvard University Herbaria, and The Australian National Herbarium. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  2. "Parapolystichum acuminatum (Houlston) Labiak, Sundue & R.C.Moran". APNI. Vascular Plants NSL Services. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
Taxon identifiers
Parapolystichum acuminatum
Lastrea acuminata


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