Schizaea bifida
Schizaea bifida Willd.
Schizaea bifida, commonly known as the forked comb fern, is a fern species found in eastern and southern Australia, as well as in New Zealand and New Caledonia. It typically grows in coastal heathland and eucalyptus woodland in New South Wales. The plant is small, reaching a height of 10 to 35 cm. The name Schizaea is derived from the Greek word meaning 'to cleave or split,' and 'bifida' refers to being split in two.
Description
Schizaea bifida is a member of the Schizaeaceae family and is distributed across several regions including New Caledonia, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. It was first described in 1802 by Willd. The species is characterized by its low growth and is commonly found in specific habitats such as heathland and woodland. The name reflects the plant's distinctive split characteristics.
Distribution
New Caledonia · New South Wales · New Zealand North · New Zealand South · Queensland · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria
Synonyms
Acrostichum bifidumSchizaea asperula