Family: Gleicheniaceae
Author: (Burm.f.) Underw.
Bibliography: Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 34: 250 (1907)
Year: 1907
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Dicranopteris
Vegetable: False
Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. Old World
Description
The Old world forkedfern, scientifically known as Dicranopteris linearis, is a fascinating and widely recognized species within the fern family Gleicheniaceae. This plant species, attributed to (Burm.f.) Underw., was officially documented in the scholarly work published in the Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club in 1907.
Dicranopteris linearis is predominantly found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, showcasing its remarkable adaptability and resilience in diverse environmental conditions. This fern is emblematic of a group known for their intricate leaf structures and unique reproductive strategies which involve spores rather than seeds.
The physical characteristics of the Old world forkedfern are particularly notable for their forked fronds, which spread out symmetrically, creating a distinctive appearance that aids in its identification. The plant’s common name aptly reflects this notable feature. The foliage of the fern usually consists of slender, elongated leaves that often create a dense, layered effect reminiscent of a forest understory.
Culturally and ecologically significant, Dicranopteris linearis plays a vital role in its native habitats. It contributes to the local biodiversity by providing ground cover that helps prevent soil erosion, maintaining the health of forest floors. Furthermore, this fern serves as habitat and forage for a variety of fauna, thus supporting the overall ecosystem.
In the study and appreciation of ferns, Dicranopteris linearis stands out not just for its structural beauty but also for its contribution to our understanding of plant evolution and adaptation. The historical documentation by Burm.f. and Underwood underscores the longstanding scientific interest in this species and continues to inform botanical research and conservation efforts.
Common Names
Eng: old world forkedfern, uluhe
En: Old World forkedfern, Coral Fern, False Stag-Horn Fern, Reusam, Uluhe
Zh: 芒萁, 鐵芒萁, 铁芒萁
Fi: Aurinkosaniainen
Fr: Fougère fourchue
Id: Resam
Zh-tw: 芒萁
: Old world forkedfern
Synonyms
- Gleichenia linearis ((Burm.f.) C.B.Clarke)
Distribution
- Andaman Is. (native)
- Angola (native)
- Assam (native)
- Bangladesh (native)
- Bismarck Archipelago (native)
- Borneo (native)
- Burundi (native)
- Cambodia (native)
- Cameroon (native)
- Cape Provinces (native)
- Caroline Is. (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Comoros (native)
- Cook Is. (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Equatorial Guinea (native)
- Ethiopia (native)
- Fiji (native)
- Gabon (native)
- Ghana (native)
- Guinea (native)
- Gulf of Guinea Is. (native)
- Hainan (native)
- Hawaii (native)
- India (native)
- Ivory Coast (native)
- Japan (native)
- Jawa (native)
- Kenya (native)
- KwaZulu-Natal (native)
- Laos (native)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
- Liberia (native)
- Madagascar (native)
- Malawi (native)
- Malaya (native)
- Maluku (native)
- Marianas (native)
- Marquesas (native)
- Mauritius (native)
- Mozambique (native)
- Myanmar (native)
- Nansei-shoto (native)
- Nepal (native)
- New Caledonia (native)
- New Guinea (native)
- New South Wales (native)
- New Zealand North (native)
- Nicobar Is. (native)
- Nigeria (native)
- Northern Provinces (native)
- Northern Territory (native)
- Philippines (native)
- Pitcairn Is. (native)
- Queensland (native)
- Rwanda (native)
- Réunion (native)
- Samoa (native)
- Seychelles (native)
- Sierra Leone (native)
- Society Is. (native)
- Solomon Is. (native)
- Sri Lanka (native)
- Sulawesi (native)
- Sumatera (native)
- Swaziland (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Tanzania (native)
- Thailand (native)
- Tonga (native)
- Tuamotu (native)
- Tubuai Is. (native)
- Uganda (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- Wallis-Futuna Is. (native)
- Western Australia (native)
- Zambia (native)
- Zaïre (native)
- Zimbabwe (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Jun 15, 2019 by Alexander Don Gérémy (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 7, 2022 by Meriam Ubachs (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 6, 2019 by Trần Thụy Đông Hòa (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 2, 2016 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 26, 2018 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jun 28, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 9, 2013 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 9, 2013 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 27, 2021 by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 11, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Mar 9, 2013 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-nc)
Taken Mar 9, 2013 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-nc)
Taken Feb 28, 1983 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-nc)
Taken Nov 23, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken Sep 15, 2018 by Bernard REYNAUD (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Jul 19, 2022 by Jérémie pioch (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Aug 11, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5275373)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17245530-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Dicranopteris linearis (Burm. f.) Underw.)
Specifications
Growth habit: Vine, Forb/herb