Lastreopsis acuminata

Phylogeny & links to associated information

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Common name:         Creeping shield fern

• Also,  glossy shield fern and shiny shield fern

Conservation status: unkown

Etymology:   

• From the genus Lastrea, and the Greek -opsis (looking like), a reference to the similarity between the two genera. Terrestrial (NZ) or rarely epiphytic ferns (not NZ)

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Spores:                            

• x

Leaves:         

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Stem & branches: 

• x

Roots:         

• x

Habit:        

• A small fern

Habitat:   

• Wet eucalyptus forest or rainforest, usually near streams

Distribution:                  

• It is widespread in eastern Australia

Species:                     

• World:            S,    G

• Australia:      S,    G

Additional notes:     

• Synonym Parapolystichum acuminatum