Lastreopsis silvestris
Lastreopsis silvestris D.A.Sm. ex Tindale
Lastreopsis silvestris, known as the mountain shield fern, is a species native to eastern Australia. It is found in high altitude rainforests in the McPherson Range, on the border of New South Wales and Queensland. The area experiences high rainfall and frequent mists and fogs. The species was first collected in 1918 by Cyril Tenison White, who noted its abundance at the time.
Description
Lastreopsis silvestris belongs to the family Dryopteridaceae and is part of the genus Lastreopsis. It was formally described in 1957 by D.A. Smith ex Tindale. The fern is restricted to high altitude rainforest environments, where it thrives in the moist and cool conditions typical of such ecosystems. Its distribution is limited to New South Wales and Queensland. The original collection by Cyril Tenison White in December 1918 marked the first recorded observation of the species.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Davallia dubia var. hirsuta
