Dendroconche scandens

Dendroconche scandens, synonym Microsorum scandens,[1] commonly called fragrant fern, is a species of fern[2] within the family Polypodiaceae. This species is native to parts of New Zealand and Australia, as well as some offshore islands (Chatham Island, Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island). It has been introduced to South Africa and Zimbabwe.[1] An example occurrence in New Zealand's North Island is in the Hamilton Ecological District where it is associated with a number of other ferns including Icarus filiforme and Lomaria discolor.[3]

Dendroconche scandens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Suborder: Polypodiineae
Family: Polypodiaceae
Genus: Dendroconche
Species:
D. scandens
Binomial name
Dendroconche scandens
(G. Forst.) Testo, Sundue & A.R.Field[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Drynaria scandens (G.Forst.) Fée
  • Microsorum scandens (G.Forst.) Tindale
  • Phymatodes pustulatum Cheeseman (non G.Forst.)
  • Phymatodes scandens (G.Forst.) C. Presl
  • Phymatosorus scandens (G.Forst.) Pic.Serm.
  • Polypodium scandens G.Forst.

References

  1. Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (January 2020). "Dendroconche scandens". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. Version 8.20. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  2. D.J. Mabberley. 2008
  3. C. Michael Hogan. 2009
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