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Jamaican danafern
Scientific Name: Danaea jamaicensis
Family: Marattiaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Jamaican Danafern (Danaea jamaicensis)
The plant, scientifically known as Danaea jamaicensis, is commonly called Jamaican Danafern.
Considerations for Pets
- As a forb/herb, Danaea jamaicensis is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Danaea jamaicensis Underwood
- Common Name: Jamaican Danafern
- Family: Marattiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Popular Synonyms: Jamaican Danafern
- Symbol: DANAE, DAJA2
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to regions including Jamaica, Cuba, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
- Not a marine plant.
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant (not a grass).
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Structure: Herb
Ecological Role
- Native
Additional Species
- Danaea elliptica - Caribbean Danafern
- Danaea nodosa - Nodeless Danafern
- Danaea urbanii - Forest Danafern
- Danaea moritziana (also known as Jamaican danafern)
- Danaea mazeana
- Danaea geniculata
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life
- Catalogue of Life
- Garden Guides