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Königsfarn

Osmunda regalis

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Neotropic and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇪🇪 Estonia

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Echte Farne)

Order

Osmundales (Osmundales)

Species

Osmunda regalis (Königsfarn)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish antojil

French Fougère royale

German Königsfarn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Königsfarn?

The scientific name of Königsfarn is Osmunda regalis. It belongs to the genus Osmunda.

What is the conservation status of Königsfarn?

Königsfarn (Osmunda regalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Königsfarn live?

Königsfarn is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, Estonia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.

What family does Königsfarn belong to?

Königsfarn (Osmunda regalis) belongs to the genus Osmunda, which is part of the taxonomic family Osmundaceae.

What kingdom does Königsfarn belong to?

Königsfarn (Osmunda regalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Königsfarn?

The closest relatives of Königsfarn in the genus Osmunda include American Royal Fern.