Asplenium ascensionis

Asplenium ascensionis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Pteridophyta
Class:Polypodiopsida/Pteridopsida
(disputed)
Order:Polypodiales
Family:Aspleniaceae
Genus:Asplenium
Species: A. ascensionis
Binomial name
Asplenium ascensionis

Asplenium ascensionis is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is endemic to Ascension Island. Its natural habitats are receding due to introduced vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. ↑ Lambdon, P.W.; Stroud, S.; Gray, A.; Niissalo, M. & Renshaw, O. (2012). "Asplenium ascensionis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2012: e.T43918A2989782. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T43918A2989782.en. Retrieved 8 November 2017.


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