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royal kihifern

Scientific Name: Adenophorus tripinnatifidus

Family: Grammitidaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Adenophorus tripinnatifidus (Royal Kihi Fern)

Adenophorus tripinnatifidus, commonly known as Royal Kihi Fern, is a fascinating plant with unique characteristics.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Adenophorus tripinnatifidus Gaudich.
  • Common Name: Royal Kihi Fern, Royal kihifern
  • Family: Polypodiaceae (common ferns, licorice ferns) / Grammitidaceae (Kihi Fern family)
  • Genus: Adenophorus Gaudich.
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Synonyms: None explicitly listed, but related plants mentioned include: Adenophorus abietinus (elegant kihifern), Adenophorus periens (pendant kihifern), Adenophorus tamariscinus var. montanus (Maui kihifern), and Adenophorus x carsonii (Kauai kihifern).

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • This plant is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
  • Adult specimens reach a medium size, growing up to 45 cm.
  • The foliage is green, and it is not evergreen.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to Maui.

Etymology

  • "Kihi" translates to "sharp point of a leaf."

Resources and Further Information

  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
  • Discover Life
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Herbarium Specimens