Gleichenia rupestris
Gleichenia rupestris R.Br.
Gleichenia rupestris is a small fern native to eastern Australia, known for growing near rocks, as indicated by its specific epithet rupestris. It is part of the Gleicheniaceae family and is commonly referred to as a coral fern.
Description
Gleichenia rupestris, described by R.Br. in 1810, is a member of the Gleicheniaceae family and the genus Gleichenia. It is found in New South Wales and Queensland. This fern is one of the coral ferns, a group known for their branching, coral-like fronds. The species is typically associated with rocky habitats, reflecting its name's etymology.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Platyzoma rupestrePteris rupestrisPteris speluncaeCalymella rupestrisGleichenia circinnata var. rupestrisGleicheniastrum rupestreMertensia rupestrisGleichenia circinnata var. speluncaeGleicheniastrum speluncaeMertensia speluncaeGleichenia speluncaePlatyzoma speluncaeGleichenia rupestris var. glaucescensGleichenia speluncae var. glandulosaGleicheniastrum circinnatum var. glandulosmGleicheniastrum rupestre var. glaucescensGleicheniastrum circinnatum var. glandulosum
