Calochlaena dubia
Calochlaena dubia (R.Br.) M.D.Turner & R.A.White
Calochlaena dubia, known as soft bracken, false bracken, common ground fern, or rainbow fern, is a small fern in the Dicksoniaceae family. It is native to Australia and parts of the South Pacific, including New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, and Fiji. It is commonly found in eucalyptus forests and is adaptable to poor soils. It is a hardy and easy-to-grow species suitable for gardens.
Description
Calochlaena dubia is a member of the Dicksoniaceae family and is widely distributed across several regions of Australia and Fiji. It thrives in eucalyptus forest understories and is frequently encountered on less fertile soils. The fern is known for its ease of cultivation and is often recommended for garden settings. Common names for this species include soft bracken, false bracken, common ground fern, and rainbow fern.
Distribution
Fiji · New South Wales · Queensland · Tasmania · Victoria
Synonyms
Davallia cristatellaDavallia muelleriDavallia tasmanicaSitolobium dubiumBalantium brownianumCalochlaena blepharodesCulcita blepharodesDicksonia fallaxCulcita dubiaSitobolium dubiumBalantium dubiumWoodsia dubiaHemitelia godeffroyiTrichomanes dubiumCalochlaena dubiaDavallia dubia