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forest danafern
Scientific Name: Danaea urbanii
Family: Marattiaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Forest Danafern (Danaea urbanii)
Danaea urbanii, commonly known as Forest Danafern, is a fascinating plant belonging to the fern family. Here's a closer look at this unique species:
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Danaea urbanii Maxon
- Common Name: Forest Danafern
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Marattiaceae
- Rank: Species
- Symbol: DAUR2
- Synonyms: The text mentions other Danaea species, such as Danaea elliptica and Danaea nodosa, but does not explicitly list them as synonyms for Danaea urbanii.
Distribution and Habitat
- The Forest Danafern is found in closed canopy forests, commonly at low elevations.
- Specifically, the text mentions its presence in patches between karsted limestone rocks.
- Related species like Danaea elliptica are found in the Caribbean and parts of South America.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Forest Danafern is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions the plant's shade tolerance, suggesting it thrives in environments with limited direct sunlight.
Additional Information
- Parts of the data regarding this plant were initially imported from the USDA PLANTS database.
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Danaea urbanii.