Lastreopsis hispida
Bristly Shield-fern
Erect perennial fern, either tufted or on a thick creeping underground stem (rhizome). Sometimes grows as an epiphyte on tree ferns and mossy logs. Long red-brown bristles on stem and midrib.
Additional information
- FamilyDryopteridaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.1-0.8 m x 0.3-0.6 m
- Plant groupingFerns & Fern Allies
- LeavesFirm triangular dark green fronds, divided 3-4 times, to 20 cm wide. Oblong asymmetrical segments, tips sharply pointed, margins deep and narrowly toothed. Midrib groove hairy, distinct side ridges.
- FlowersNon-flowering. Round spore cases scattered on side veins. Fawn circular or kidney-shaped membrane covering attached at one side of spores, margins fringed.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist humus-rich soils in wet forest and rainforest gullies. Dappled to full shade.
- Garden useGrow in moist protected ferneries or in containers.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusRare in Victoria with few known populations. Known from few sites within the Shire.
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