Hypolepis rugosula
Hypolepis rugosula (Labill.) J.Sm.
Hypolepis rugosula is a widespread ground fern commonly found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests, often appearing after forest disturbances.
Description
Hypolepis rugosula (Labill.) J.Sm., a member of the Dennstaedtiaceae family, is a ground fern native to a wide range of regions, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Jamaica, and others. It is typically found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest habitats, often colonizing areas following disturbances. This species was first described in 1846.
Distribution
BR · Antipodean Is. · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Argentina South · Ascension · Bolivia · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Cameroon · Cape Provinces · Chatham Is. · Chile Central · Chile South · Costa Rica · Ethiopia · Gulf of Guinea Is. · Jamaica · Juan Fernández Is. · Kenya · Madagascar · Mexico Southeast · New South Wales · New Zealand North · New Zealand South · Panamá · Philippines · Queensland · Rwanda · Réunion
Synonyms
Hypolepis rugosula var. typica
