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Whisk Fern

Psilotum nudum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Maldives, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Korean Sol-ip-ran
Spanish helecho escoba

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Polypodiopsida
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Psilotales
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whisk Fern?
The scientific name of Whisk Fern is Psilotum nudum. It belongs to the genus Psilotum.
What is the conservation status of Whisk Fern?
Whisk Fern (Psilotum nudum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Whisk Fern live?
Whisk Fern is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Maldives, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, Maldives, Taiwan.
What family does Whisk Fern belong to?
Whisk Fern (Psilotum nudum) belongs to the genus Psilotum, which is part of the taxonomic family Psilotaceae.
Is Whisk Fern endangered?
No, Whisk Fern (Psilotum nudum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Whisk Fern belong to?
Whisk Fern (Psilotum nudum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Psilotum — 1 Species

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Whisk Fern
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