- Doryopteris angelica
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Doryopteris angelica Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Pteridophyta Class: Pteridopsida Order: Pteridales Family: Adiantaceae Genus: Doryopteris Species: D. angelica Binomial name Doryopteris angelica
K.Wood & W.H.WagnerDoryopteris angelica is a rare species of fern known by the common name Kauai digit fern. It is endemic to Hawaii where it is known only from the island of Kauaʻi.[1] There are only small populations known.[2] It was federally listed as an endangered species in 2010.[1]
This fern was first described in 1999. It grows on slopes in moist forest habitat.
References
- ^ a b USFWS. Determination of endangered status for 48 species on Kauai and designation of critical habitat. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
- ^ Doryopteris angelica. The Nature Conservancy.
External links
Categories:- NatureServe Critically Imperiled species
- Adiantaceae
- Plants described in 1999
- Endemic flora of Hawaii
- Native ferns of Hawaii
- Critically endangered flora of the United States
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