Gleichenia alpina
Gleichenia alpina R.Br.
Gleichenia alpina, a small fern species, is found in alpine and subalpine regions of Tasmania and New Zealand. It is a member of the Gleicheniaceae family and thrives in moist soils.
Description
Gleichenia alpina, known as alpine coral-fern, is a fern species native to Tasmania and New Zealand. It is adapted to alpine and subalpine environments with moist soil conditions. The species is part of the Gleicheniaceae family and was first described in 1810 by R.Br.
Distribution
New Zealand North · New Zealand South · Tasmania
Synonyms
Calymella alpinaPteris platyzomaGleichenia dicarpa var. alpinaMertensia alpinaPlatyzoma alpinumMertensia alpinaGleichenia circinnata var. alpina
