Sticherus

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Species:    G flabellatus

Phylogeny & links to associated information

Common name:         unknown  

Conservation status: unkown

Etymology:   

• Sticherus: in rows

• From the greek sticheres; arrangement of the spore clusters

Spores:                            

• x

Leaves:         

• x

Stem & branches: 

• x

Roots:         

• x

Habit:        

• x 

Habitat:   

• x 

Distribution:                  

• x

Species:                     

• World:            S,    G

• Australia:      S,    G

Additional notes:     

• Sticherus is a genus of about 80–90 species of fern

• In Australia they are commonly referred to as shield ferns. In the United States they are commonly referred to as umbrella ferns

• The fronds are branched at least once with each pair of branches spreading out, forming an umbrella like layer of foliage. Fronds are mostly hairless and often glaucous beneath the frond.

• Species include:

  • Sticherus cunninghamii, umbrella fern

  • Sticherus flabellatus, shiny fan fern

  • Sticherus lobatus, spreading fan fern

  • Sticherus tener

  • Sticherus urceolatus