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Gelappter Schildfarn

Polystichum aculeatum

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Echte Farne)

Order

Polypodiales (Tüpfelfarnartige)

Species

Polystichum aculeatum (Gelappter Schildfarn)

Names in Other Languages

French polystic à aiguillons

German Gelappter Schildfarn

Similar Species in Polystichum

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Borstiger Schildfarn

Polystichum setiferum

Critically Endangered

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Lanzenfarn

Polystichum lonchitis

Critically Endangered

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Kwakiutl's holly fern

Polystichum kwakiutlii

Polystichum polyblepharon

Not Evaluated

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Eaton's shield fern

Polystichum scopulinum

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gelappter Schildfarn?

The scientific name of Gelappter Schildfarn is Polystichum aculeatum. It belongs to the genus Polystichum.

What is the conservation status of Gelappter Schildfarn?

Gelappter Schildfarn (Polystichum aculeatum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gelappter Schildfarn live?

Gelappter Schildfarn is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Gelappter Schildfarn belong to?

Gelappter Schildfarn (Polystichum aculeatum) belongs to the genus Polystichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.

What kingdom does Gelappter Schildfarn belong to?

Gelappter Schildfarn (Polystichum aculeatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Gelappter Schildfarn?

The closest relatives of Gelappter Schildfarn in the genus Polystichum include Borstiger Schildfarn, Brauns Schildfarn, Lanzenfarn, Sichel Wurmfarn, Western Sword-fern.