11,218 observationsLeast Concern
false staghorn fern
Dicranopteris linearis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Polypodiopsida βΊOrder: Gleicheniales βΊFamily: Gleicheniaceae βΊGenus: Dicranopteris
About
Dicranopteris linearis is a common species of fern known by many common names, including Old World forked fern, uluhe (Hawaiian), and dilim (Filipino). It is one of the most widely distributed ferns of the wet Old World tropics and adjacent regions, including Polynesia and the Pacific. In parts of the New World tropics its niche is filled by its relative, Dicranopteris pectinatus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of false staghorn fern is Dicranopteris linearis.
- false staghorn fern belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- false staghorn fern belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- false staghorn fern belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
- false staghorn fern belongs to the order Gleicheniales.
- false staghorn fern belongs to the family Gleicheniaceae.
- false staghorn fern belongs to the genus Dicranopteris.