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Lanzenfarn

Polystichum lonchitis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French polystic lonchite
German Lanzenfarn

Similar Species in Polystichum

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Borstiger Schildfarn
Polystichum setiferum
Near Threatened
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Brauns Schildfarn
Polystichum braunii
Critically Endangered
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Gelappter Schildfarn
Polystichum aculeatum
Near Threatened
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Sichel Wurmfarn
Polystichum drepanum
Critically Endangered
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Kwakiutl's holly fern
Polystichum kwakiutlii
Extinct
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Western Sword-fern
Polystichum munitum
Not Evaluated
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Korean tasselfern
Polystichum polyblepharon
Not Evaluated
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Eaton's shield fern
Polystichum scopulinum
Extinct
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Pflanzen
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Tracheophyta
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Echte Farne
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Tüpfelfarnartige
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Dryopteridaceae
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Polystichum
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vs Borstiger Schildfarn vs Brauns Schildfarn vs Gelappter Schildfarn vs Sichel Wurmfarn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lanzenfarn?
The scientific name of Lanzenfarn is Polystichum lonchitis. It belongs to the genus Polystichum.
What is the conservation status of Lanzenfarn?
Lanzenfarn (Polystichum lonchitis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lanzenfarn live?
Lanzenfarn is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Lanzenfarn belong to?
Lanzenfarn (Polystichum lonchitis) belongs to the genus Polystichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.
Is Lanzenfarn endangered?
No, Lanzenfarn (Polystichum lonchitis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lanzenfarn belong to?
Lanzenfarn (Polystichum lonchitis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Lanzenfarn?
The closest relatives of Lanzenfarn in the genus Polystichum include Borstiger Schildfarn, Brauns Schildfarn, Gelappter Schildfarn, Sichel Wurmfarn, Western Sword-fern.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Polystichum — 12 Species

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Borstiger Schildfarn
Polystichum setiferum
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Brauns Schildfarn
Polystichum braunii
CR 🐾
Gelappter Schildfarn
Polystichum aculeatum
NT
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Lanzenfarn
Polystichum lonchitis
LC
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Sichel Wurmfarn
Polystichum drepanum
CR 🐾
Western Sword-fern
Polystichum munitum
NE 🐾
Korean tasselfern
Polystichum polyblepharon
NE 🐾
Eaton's shield fern
Polystichum scopulinum
EX 🐾
Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
NE 🐾
Madeira Sword-Fern
Polystichum falcinellum
NT 🐾
Kadyrov's Shield Fern
Polystichum kadyrovii
NT 🐾
Kwakiutl's holly fern
Polystichum kwakiutlii
EX
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