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diamondleaf lacefern

Scientific Name: Ctenitis hirta

Family: Dryopteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Diamondleaf Lacefern (Ctenitis hirta)

The Diamondleaf Lacefern, scientifically known as Ctenitis hirta, is a fascinating fern species with delicate foliage. This page provides detailed information about its classification, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ctenitis hirta (Sw.) Ching
  • Synonym: Ctenitis hirta var. portoricana (C. Chr.) Proctor
  • Family: Dryopteridaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Sunyatsenia 5: 250. 1940.

Common Names

  • Diamondleaf Lacefern
  • Lacefern
  • Comb fern

Varieties

  • Ctenitis hirta var. hirta
  • Ctenitis hirta var. portoricana (C. Chr.) Proctor

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species can be found in Antarctica, Bahamas, and Cuba.
  • It is not a marine plant.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Life Cycle: Perennial

Classification

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Dryopteridaceae
  • It is classified as a fern.

Related Species

  • Ctenitis ampla (Florida lacefern)
  • Ctenitis honolulensis (Honolulu lacefern)

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers pages about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Ctenitis hirta.
  • The Catalogue of Life (3rd January 2011) recognizes Ctenitis hirta as an accepted species.