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limestone fern

Gymnocarpium robertianum

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Species

Gymnocarpium robertianum (limestone fern)

Names in Other Languages

French lastrée du calcaire

German Ruprechtsfarn

Similar Species in Gymnocarpium

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Asian oak fern

Gymnocarpium continentale

Near Threatened

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Common Oak Fern

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

Critically Endangered

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intermediate oak fern

Gymnocarpium intermedium

Not Evaluated

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Pacific Oak Fern

Gymnocarpium disjunctum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of limestone fern?

The scientific name of limestone fern is Gymnocarpium robertianum. It belongs to the genus Gymnocarpium.

What is the conservation status of limestone fern?

limestone fern (Gymnocarpium robertianum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does limestone fern live?

limestone fern is found in Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Norway, Sweden.

What family does limestone fern belong to?

limestone fern (Gymnocarpium robertianum) belongs to the genus Gymnocarpium, which is part of the taxonomic family Cystopteridaceae.

Is limestone fern endangered?

Yes, limestone fern (Gymnocarpium robertianum) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does limestone fern belong to?

limestone fern (Gymnocarpium robertianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of limestone fern?

The closest relatives of limestone fern in the genus Gymnocarpium include Asian oak fern, Common Oak Fern, intermediate oak fern, Pacific Oak Fern.