Fern
Ptisana purpurascens (de Vriese) Murdock
Ptisana purpurascens is a fern species in the family Marattiaceae, found only on Ascension Island. It is classified as critically endangered.
Description
Ptisana purpurascens (de Vriese) Murdock is a species of fern in the family Marattiaceae. It is endemic to Ascension Island and is recognized as critically endangered. The species was published in 2008 and is part of the genus Ptisana. Its global and African distribution is limited, with its primary occurrence on Ascension. The plant is known by the common name 'Fern' in English and other languages.
Other common names
Fern
Distribution
Africa · Global · Ascension
Synonyms
Marattia ascensionisMarattia cristataMarattia purpurascensMarattia ascensionis var. cristata
