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Adenophorus pinnatifidus

Adenophorus pinnatifidus Gaudich.

Graceful Kihi Fern, Graceful Kihifern

Grammitidaceae (Kihi Fern family)

Synonym(s): Polypodium sarmentosum

USDA Symbol: ADPI

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 6 inches long.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Distribution: Genus Adenophorus is endemic to Hawaii.
Native Habitat: Epiphytic in mesic to wet forests and along shaded streambeds.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FACU
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

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
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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