Tmesipteris obliqua
Tmesipteris obliqua Chinnock
Tmesipteris obliqua, known as the long fork-fern or common fork-fern, is a weeping, epiphytic fern ally with narrow, unbranched leafy stems. It is a member of the genus Tmesipteris, part of the order Psilotales, which also includes the genus Psilotum. T. obliqua is endemic to eastern Australia, specifically found in New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria.
Description
Tmesipteris obliqua is a species of fern ally in the family Psilotaceae. It is characterized by its weeping growth habit and narrow, unbranched stems. The species is part of the genus Tmesipteris, which is one of two genera in the order Psilotales. T. obliqua is native to eastern Australia, where it is distributed in the states of New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria. It is commonly referred to as the long fork-fern or common fork-fern.
Distribution
New South Wales · Tasmania · Victoria
Synonyms
Tmesipteris billardierei
