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fougère-aigle

Pteridium aquilinum

Least Concern

About

The Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) is a species in the genus Pteridium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Ne

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Iran, Turkey), Europe (6 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Filicopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Species

Pteridium aquilinum (fougère-aigle)

Names in Other Languages

French fougère-aigle

German Adlerfarn

Similar Species in Pteridium

Southern bracken fern

Pteridium caudatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fougère-aigle?

The scientific name of fougère-aigle is Pteridium aquilinum. It belongs to the genus Pteridium.

What is the conservation status of fougère-aigle?

fougère-aigle (Pteridium aquilinum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does fougère-aigle live?

fougère-aigle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Iran, Turkey), Europe (6 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Comoros, Denmark, Finland.

What family does fougère-aigle belong to?

fougère-aigle (Pteridium aquilinum) belongs to the genus Pteridium, which is part of the taxonomic family Dennstaedtiaceae.

Is fougère-aigle endangered?

No, fougère-aigle (Pteridium aquilinum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does fougère-aigle belong to?

fougère-aigle (Pteridium aquilinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of fougère-aigle?

The closest relatives of fougère-aigle in the genus Pteridium include bracken fern, Southern bracken fern.