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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | Dense colonies of ''P. acrostichoides'' tend to be dominant understory species in dense, mixed hardwood forests that are very shady and moist | + | Dense colonies of ''P. acrostichoides'' tend to be dominant understory species in dense, mixed hardwood forests that are very shady and moist. <ref name=<Carvell et al 1980">Carvell, K.L. 1980. The impact of silvicultural practices on the density, height, and composition of the understory - with special reference to wildlife habitat. West Virginia Forestry Notes 7:17-19.</ref> Associated species include ''Dryopteris ludoviciana, Thelypteris hexagonaptera, Athyrium felix-foemina,'' and ''Solidago flaccidifolia.'' <ref name="FSU Herbarium">Florida State University Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium database. URL: [http://herbarium.bio.fsu.edu http://herbarium.bio.fsu.edu]. Last accessed: July 2015. Collectors: Loran C. Anderson, R.K. Godfrey, Angus Gholson, Wilson Baker, William D. Reese. States and Counties: Florida: Gadsden, Leon, Walton. Compiled by Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy.</ref> |
==Ecology== | ==Ecology== | ||
===Habitat=== <!--Natural communities, human disturbed habitats, topography, hydrology, soils, light, fire regime requirements for removal of competition, etc.--> | ===Habitat=== <!--Natural communities, human disturbed habitats, topography, hydrology, soils, light, fire regime requirements for removal of competition, etc.--> | ||
| − | In the Coastal Plain in Florida, ''P. acrostichoides'' can be found in hardwoods, gulches, deciduous woodlands, and mesic hammocks | + | In the Coastal Plain in Florida, ''P. acrostichoides'' can be found in hardwoods, gulches, deciduous woodlands, and mesic hammocks. <ref name="FSU Herbarium"/> Associated species include trillium, ''Dryopteris ludoviciana, Thelypteris hexagonoptera, Athyrium'', and ''Solidago flaccidifolia.'' <ref name="FSU Herbarium"/> |
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| − | Flowers and fruits in February | + | Flowers and fruits in February. <ref name="FSU Herbarium"/> |
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==References and notes== | ==References and notes== | ||
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Revision as of 09:52, 8 August 2016
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| Photo taken by Gil Nelson | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta – Ferns |
| Class: | Filicopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Family: | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus: | Polystichum |
| Species: | P. acrostichoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott | |
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| Natural range of Polystichum acrostichoides from USDA NRCS Plants Database. | |
Common name: Christmas fern
Contents
Taxonomic notes
Synonyms: Polystichum acrostichoides var. acrostichoides; P. acrostichoides var. lonchitoides Brook
Description
A description of Polystichum acrostichoides is provided in The Flora of North America.
Distribution
Dense colonies of P. acrostichoides tend to be dominant understory species in dense, mixed hardwood forests that are very shady and moist. [1] Associated species include Dryopteris ludoviciana, Thelypteris hexagonaptera, Athyrium felix-foemina, and Solidago flaccidifolia. [2]
Ecology
Habitat
In the Coastal Plain in Florida, P. acrostichoides can be found in hardwoods, gulches, deciduous woodlands, and mesic hammocks. [2] Associated species include trillium, Dryopteris ludoviciana, Thelypteris hexagonoptera, Athyrium, and Solidago flaccidifolia. [2]
Phenology
Flowers and fruits in February. [2]
Conservation and management
Cultivation and restoration
Photo Gallery
References and notes
- ↑ Carvell, K.L. 1980. The impact of silvicultural practices on the density, height, and composition of the understory - with special reference to wildlife habitat. West Virginia Forestry Notes 7:17-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Florida State University Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium database. URL: http://herbarium.bio.fsu.edu. Last accessed: July 2015. Collectors: Loran C. Anderson, R.K. Godfrey, Angus Gholson, Wilson Baker, William D. Reese. States and Counties: Florida: Gadsden, Leon, Walton. Compiled by Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy.
