Observation Data
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Lindsaeaceae
- Genus: Lindsaea Dryand. ex Sm.
- Species: Lindsaea brachypoda (Baker) Salomon
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s): Short-footed Screw Fern
General Observation Data
- Date: 15-X-2020
- Habitat: Tropical rainforest
- Habit: Terrestrial
Additional Comments
Fertile and sterile fronds dimorphic. Fertile fronds upright, longer, up to 20 cm, pinnae entire. Sterile fronds laying against ground, pinnae toothed/scalloped on one side. Mostly found on road cut bank (possible detection bias).
Location
- Location: – – – Queensland – Australia.
- Coordinates: -17.115332, 145.603206
- Elevation: 780 m
