Australian treefern

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The Australian treefern (Dicksonia antarctica) is a species in the genus Dicksonia. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. Dicksonia antarctica contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Distributed across Ireland, Portugal, and United Kingdom.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Polypodiopsida (Echte Farne)

Order

Cyatheales (Baumfarne)

Family

Dicksoniaceae

Genus

Dicksonia

Species

Dicksonia antarctica (Australian treefern)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese feto-arbóreo-da-austrália

Similar Species in Dicksonia

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St Helena Tree Fern

Dicksonia arborescens

Vulnerable

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Utteridge's rough tree fern

Dicksonia utteridgei

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Australian treefern?

The scientific name of Australian treefern is Dicksonia antarctica. It belongs to the genus Dicksonia.

Where does Australian treefern live?

Australian treefern is found in Distributed across Ireland, Portugal, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Ireland, Portugal, United Kingdom.

What family does Australian treefern belong to?

Australian treefern (Dicksonia antarctica) belongs to the genus Dicksonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicksoniaceae.

What kingdom does Australian treefern belong to?

Australian treefern (Dicksonia antarctica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Australian treefern?

The closest relatives of Australian treefern in the genus Dicksonia include St Helena Tree Fern, Utteridge's rough tree fern.