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tufted lineleaf fern
Scientific Name: Antrophyum intramarginale
Family: Vittariaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tufted Lineleaf Fern (Antrophyum intramarginale)
The Tufted Lineleaf Fern, scientifically known as Antrophyum intramarginale, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the fern family.
Scientific Classification:
- Kingdom: Plantae (plants)
- Division: Monilophyta
- Class: Filicopsida
- Order: Filicales
- Family: Vittariaceae (or Pteridaceae)
- Genus: Antrophyum
- Species: Antrophyum intramarginale
Nomenclature:
- Scientific Name: Antrophyum intramarginale (Baker ex Jenman) Kartesz & Gandhi
- Common Name: Tufted Lineleaf Fern
- Synonym: Polytaenium intramarginale (Baker ex Jenman)
Distribution and Habitat:
Antrophyum intramarginale has been reported in locations including Antarctica, Costa Rica, Brazil, and French Guiana. References also suggest its presence in the United States and Australia.
Morphological Characteristics:
This fern is described as a forb/herb, indicating it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass. It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Known Pests and Problems:
The Tufted Lineleaf Fern (Antrophyum intramarginale) is known to have pests and problems, but specific details are not provided in this text.
Related Species:
Other species in the Antrophyum genus mentioned include:
- Antrophyum callifolium (Forked Lineleaf Fern - Ox-tongue Fern)
- Antrophyum jagoanum
- Antrophyum lancifolium
- Antrophyum latifolium
- Antrophyum cajenense (Forked Lineleaf Fern)
- Antrophyum lanceolatum
- Antrophyum johannis
Further Information:
More information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Antrophyum intramarginale can be found on the Discover Life website. Additional gardening and identification information is available on Garden Guides.