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lophosoria

Scientific Name: Lophosoria

Family: Lophosoriaceae

Category: Fern

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Lophosoria quadripinnata: Diamondleaf Fern

Lophosoria quadripinnata, commonly known as Ampe, Palmilla, or Palmita in Chile, is a graceful fern celebrated for its soft and fine-textured foliage. This species offers a dramatic touch to any plant collection.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant forms horizontal stems with long stalks.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Lophosoria quadripinnata (J.F.Gmel.) C.Chr.
  • Common Names: Ampe, Palmilla, Palmita, Diamondleaf Fern
  • Family: Dicksoniaceae
  • Subfamily: Lophosorioideae
  • Synonyms: Lophosoria glauca Kuhn

Distribution and Habitat

  • Lophosoria quadripinnata is native to Chile and is widespread in Neotropical regions.
  • It thrives in habitats where it can grow alongside other plants like Chusquea.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • This fern is evergreen to semi-evergreen.
  • The fronds are triangular and tripinnate-pinnatifid.
  • It features a very leathery stipe and fine-textured leaflets.
  • It forms horizontal stems.
  • Mature plants form horizontal stems (pseudokmen).

Taxonomic History

  • Originally placed in its own family, Lophosoriaceae, it is now classified within Dicksoniaceae based on DNA molecular analysis.
  • The genus Lophosoria is considered a genus of tree ferns.