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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.