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Old World forkedfern

Scientific Name: Dicranopteris linearis

Family: Gleicheniaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Dicranopteris linearis: The Old World Forked Fern

Dicranopteris linearis, a widespread fern species, is known by several common names, reflecting its global distribution and cultural significance. These include Old World forked fern, uluhe (Hawaiian), and dilim (Filipino).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.) Underw.
  • Family: Gleicheniaceae (Forking fern family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Gleichenia linearis (Burm. f.) C.B. Clarke
    • Gleichenia linearis var. linearis (Burm. f.) C.B. Clarke
    • Mertensia linearis (Burm.f.) Fritsch

Distribution and Habitat

This fern is widely distributed throughout tropical and temperate regions. It is present in Oceania and found in locations such as Hawaii, Malaysia, and New Zealand.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The plant has a purple rhizome.
  • Forms extensive dominant covers in some areas.

Ecological Role

  • It is the most widely distributed fern throughout tropical to temperate regions and dominates and often forms.

Common Names

  • Old World Forked Fern
  • Uluhe (Hawaiian)
  • Dilim (Filipino)
  • Climbing Fern
  • False Staghorn

Further Information

  • Wildlife of Hawaii