Family: Dryopteridaceae
Polystichum proliferum
Citation:
C. Presl, Tent. Pter. 83 (1836).
Synonymy: Aspidium proliferum R. Br., Prod. Fl. Nov. Holl. 149 (1810); P. aculeatum sensu J. Black, Fl. S. Aust. 38 (1943), non (L.) Schott.
Common name: Mother shield-fern.
Description:
Fronds narrow, linear-triangular, to 1 m long; stipe densely clad with dark-brown scales with a pale border; lamina deep-green, very coriaceous; sori numerous, covered with a peltate indusium.
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Image source: fig. 33 in Jessop J.P. & Toelken H.R. (Ed.) 1986. Flora of South Australia (4th edn).
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Image source: fig. 33 in Jessop J.P. & Toelken H.R. (Ed.) 1986. Flora of South Australia (4th edn).
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Published illustration:
Costin et al. (1979) Kosciusko alpine flora, fig. 66.
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Distribution:
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S.Aust.: SE. ?N.T.; N.S.W.; Vic.; Tas.
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Conservation status:
native
Flowering time: No flowering time is available |
SA Distribution Map based
on current data relating to
specimens held in the
State Herbarium of South Australia
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Biology:
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Author:
Not yet available
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