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Adenophorus periens

Adenophorus periens Bishop

Pendant Kihi Fern, Pendant Kihifern

Grammitidaceae (Kihi Fern family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ADPE2

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 16 inches long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Distribution: Listed as endangered in the United States.
Native Habitat: Epiphytic in wet forests.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threatened & Endangered Status

USFWS Species Profile: S00M
Status: Endangered
Historic Range: U.S.A. (HI)
Critical Habitat: 17.96(a)
Special Rules: N/A
This information is derived from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serrvice Environmental Conservation Online System.

Bibliography

Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.

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Web Reference

Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of Hawaii

Additional resources

USDA: Find Adenophorus periens in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Adenophorus periens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Adenophorus periens

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-11-02
Research By: CBR

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