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Dicranopteris

Dicranopteris

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A ground fern that grows in warm regions at forest edges and open ground
  • noun
  • /ˌdɪkrənˈɒptərɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Dicranopteris fern thrives along tropical forest margins, forming dense ground cover.

Examples

  • Unlike many ferns, Dicranopteris prefers open, sunny areas rather than shaded forest interiors.

  • Researchers identified several species of Dicranopteris during their field studies in Southeast Asia.

  • Look at this Dicranopteris!

  • The Dicranopteris fern thrives in humid environments.

  • Researchers identified several species of Dicranopteris during their field studies in Southeast Asia.

  • The Dicranopteris fern thrives along tropical forest margins, forming dense ground cover.

  • Unlike many ferns, Dicranopteris prefers open, sunny areas rather than shaded forest interiors.

Synonyms

Pteris
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A fern plant with delicate divided leaves that grows in warm, wet places

is more tied to forest edges and open ground habitats
Dennstaedtia
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A group of ferns that grow on the ground in cool and warm regions

is focused on tropical and subtropical areas rather than broad climates
Pteridium
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A common wild fern with large divided leaves that often grows in fields and woods

is more regionally focused in tropical and subtropical forest edge habitats
Phegopteris
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A group of ferns with triangular fronds often called beech ferns

is focused on tropical and subtropical ground habitats rather than general beech association
Cyclosorus
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A small group of ferns with round spore clusters that grow in warm southern parts of the world

is not limited to the Southern Hemisphere and favors edge habitats
Anogramma
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A group of small ferns that grow in warm, wet places

is not limited to small species and favors open ground or margins
Macrothelypteris
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A type of medium to large fern that grows on the ground in warm countries

is often restricted to forest edges and open ground rather than wide distribution
Parathelypteris
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A group of ferns that grow on land in warm parts of Asia and North America

is more tied to forest margins and open ground than to other habitats
Danaea
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A group of small ferns that grow on land in tropical America

is not limited to the Americas and often prefers edge or open sites
Actiniopteris
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A fern that grows on land in tropical Asia and Africa

is more often found at forest margins and open ground habitats
Doryopteris
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A group of small to medium tropical ferns that grow in clumps

is usually seen as ground ferns at edges and open patches
Coniogramme
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A group of ferns that grow on the ground in Pacific islands and Asia

is more widely present in tropical and subtropical regions beyond those islands
Deparia
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A group of land ferns that includes several species

is more characteristically found at forest margins and open ground habitats
christella
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A tropical fern with thin brittle leaves

is usually sturdier and is known from forest margins and open ground
Angiopteris
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A tropical fern with very large spreading leaves that look like small palm trees

is usually smaller and grows at margins and open ground rather than as trees
Stenochlaena
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A group of large tropical ferns that climb trees or live in bogs

is more ground-based at forest edges or open ground, not climbing or bog-dwelling
Polybotria
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A tropical fern that starts on the ground and later climbs trees

is more consistently ground-dwelling at forest margins and open ground throughout life

Surface Forms

Dicranopteris singular

Etymology

Dicranopteris comes from Greek parts di- meaning 'two' and -pteris meaning 'fern', and it points to the plant's often paired or forked leaves. So the name helps you remember that Dicranopteris is a type of fern with double or split leaf parts.