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Borstiger Schildfarn

Polystichum setiferum

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Echte Farne)

Order

Polypodiales (Tüpfelfarnartige)

Species

Polystichum setiferum (Borstiger Schildfarn)

Names in Other Languages

French polystic à soies

German Borstiger Schildfarn

Similar Species in Polystichum

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Brauns Schildfarn

Polystichum braunii

Critically Endangered

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Gelappter Schildfarn

Polystichum aculeatum

Near Threatened

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Lanzenfarn

Polystichum lonchitis

Critically Endangered

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Madeira Sword-Fern

Polystichum falcinellum

Near Threatened

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Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

Not Evaluated

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Kadyrov's Shield Fern

Polystichum kadyrovii

Near Threatened

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Kwakiutl's holly fern

Polystichum kwakiutlii

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Borstiger Schildfarn?

The scientific name of Borstiger Schildfarn is Polystichum setiferum. It belongs to the genus Polystichum.

What is the conservation status of Borstiger Schildfarn?

Borstiger Schildfarn (Polystichum setiferum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Borstiger Schildfarn live?

Borstiger Schildfarn is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Borstiger Schildfarn belong to?

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

What kingdom does Borstiger Schildfarn belong to?

Borstiger Schildfarn (Polystichum setiferum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Borstiger Schildfarn?

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