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Threeleaf Halberd Fern

Tectaria trifoliata

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order
Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family
Tectariaceae
Genus
Tectaria
Species
Tectaria trifoliata (Threeleaf Halberd Fern)

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Incised halberd fern
Tectaria incisa
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Threeleaf Halberd Fern?
The scientific name of Threeleaf Halberd Fern is Tectaria trifoliata. It belongs to the genus Tectaria.
What is the conservation status of Threeleaf Halberd Fern?
Threeleaf Halberd Fern (Tectaria trifoliata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Threeleaf Halberd Fern live?
Threeleaf Halberd Fern is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.
What family does Threeleaf Halberd Fern belong to?
Threeleaf Halberd Fern (Tectaria trifoliata) belongs to the genus Tectaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Tectariaceae.
What kingdom does Threeleaf Halberd Fern belong to?
Threeleaf Halberd Fern (Tectaria trifoliata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Threeleaf Halberd Fern?
The closest relatives of Threeleaf Halberd Fern in the genus Tectaria include Incised halberd fern.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Tectaria — 2 Species

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Incised halberd fern
Tectaria incisa
NE
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Threeleaf Halberd Fern
Tectaria trifoliata
NT
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