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Pneumatopteris sandwicensis
Pneumatopteris sandwicensis (Brack.) Holttum
Hawaii Air Fern, Hoio Kula
Thelypteridaceae (Marsh Fern family)
Synonym(s): Cyclosorus sandwicensis, Dryopteris stegnogrammoides, Thelypteris hawaiiensis
USDA Symbol: PNSA
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 3 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Mesic to wet forests, often near streams.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
Bibliography
Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of HawaiiWebref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pneumatopteris sandwicensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pneumatopteris sandwicensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pneumatopteris sandwicensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR