avencao

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The Bracken fern (Pteridium esculentum) is a species in the genus Pteridium. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. It is found in Brazil.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Family

Dennstaedtiaceae

Genus

Pteridium

Species

Pteridium esculentum (avencao)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese avencao

Similar Species in Pteridium

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Bracken

Pteridium aquilinum

Least Concern

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Southern bracken fern

Pteridium caudatum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of avencao?

The scientific name of avencao is Pteridium esculentum. It belongs to the genus Pteridium.

Where does avencao live?

avencao is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does avencao belong to?

avencao (Pteridium esculentum) belongs to the genus Pteridium, which is part of the taxonomic family Dennstaedtiaceae.

What kingdom does avencao belong to?

avencao (Pteridium esculentum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of avencao?

The closest relatives of avencao in the genus Pteridium include Bracken, Southern bracken fern.