Hypolepis ambigua
Hypolepis ambigua (A.Rich.) Brownsey & Chinnock
Hypolepis ambigua is a fern species in the family Dennstaedtiaceae, native to Chatham Is., Great Britain, New Zealand North, and New Zealand South. It was formally described in 1984 by Brownsey & Chinnock.
Description
Hypolepis ambigua belongs to the genus Hypolepis and is part of the Dennstaedtiaceae family, commonly known as the bracken fern family. This species is distributed across several regions, including Chatham Is., Great Britain, and both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The scientific name was established in 1984 by Brownsey and Chinnock, who provided its formal taxonomic description. The species is part of a group of ferns known for their leathery fronds and often terrestrial growth habit.
Distribution
Chatham Is. · Great Britain · New Zealand North · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Hypolepis petrieanaCheilanthes ambiguaPolypodium amplum
