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Ceratopteris gaudichaudii
Scientific Name: Ceratopteris gaudichaudii
Family: Parkeriaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn.
Ceratopteris thalictroides, also known by its synonym Ceratopteris gaudichaudii, is a fern with several common names including watersprite, water sprite, Indian fern, swamp fern, and water fern. In Chamorro, it's known as Guafak-Uhong or Umog.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn.
- Synonym: Ceratopteris gaudichaudii Brongn.
- Family: Pteridaceae (sometimes referred to as Parkeriaceae)
- Genus: Ceratopteris
- Other Species in the Genus: The text mentions Ceratopteris cornuta, Ceratopteris richardii, and Ceratopteris pteridoides.
Distribution and Habitat
- Guam is noted as the type locality for Ceratopteris gaudichaudii.
- The plant is generally classified as a wetland species.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Descriptions found in other languages mention terms relating to fine divisions and light green color. (Note: This is based on the translation of foreign-language entries and may require further verification).
Additional Information
- Ceratopteris is noted as being the only genus among homosporous ferns that is exclusively aquatic.
- The South African National Biodiversity Institute is referenced.
- The Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants may contain additional distribution and taxonomic data.