Hypolepis dicksonioides

Hypolepis dicksonioides (Endl.) Hook. is a member of the Dennstaedtiaceae family, a group of ferns commonly known as bracken ferns. It is distributed across Australia, the Chatham Islands, Kermadec Islands, Marquesas, the North and South Islands of New Zealand, and Norfolk Island. First described in 1852, this species is part of the Hypolepis genus, which includes several fern species primarily found in the Southern Hemisphere. Its range spans multiple island groups and mainland areas, indicating a broad but localized distribution within the region.