SafePlants

Anopteris

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions that Anopteris hexagona, also known as Moore's Brake, is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant). This information, while not explicitly stating toxicity, could be relevant for pet owners to consider the potential ingestion of plant material.

Scientific Name and Common Names

• Scientific Name: Anopteris Prantl ex Diels
• Common Name: Moore's Brake (specifically for Anopteris hexagona)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Family: Pteridaceae
• Genus: Anopteris
• Taxonomic Rank: Genus
• Synonyms/Alternative Scientific Names:
  • Anopteris heterophylla (L.) Diels

Subordinate Taxa

• The genus Anopteris contains approximately 2 to 3 species.
• Species include:
  • Anopteris glandulosa
  • Anopteris hexagona (L.) C. Chr.
  • Anopteris heterophylla (L.) Diels
• Subspecies include:
  • Anopteris hexagona subsp. intermedia Morton

Distribution and Habitat

• The text mentions the distribution of Anopteris in Bermuda and the Greater Antilles.
• Anopteris glandulosa can be found in areas with uneven understories, dense groundcover mainly comprised of bryophytes and filmy ferns.
• Some specimen records retrieved are sorted by locality.

Morphological Characteristics

• Anopteris hexagona, or Moore's Brake, is a forb/herb, indicating it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.

Quirky Facts

• The name Anopteris comes from the Greek words "ana" (upward) and "pteris" (fern).

Further Information

• ARS-GRIN database: http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/paper.pl?language=en
• RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information on Anopteris hexagona.
• The Fern Genus Anopteris is discussed on ResearchGate.
• Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Anopteris.