Christella parasitica

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Parasitic maiden fern
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Suborder: Aspleniineae
Family: Thelypteridaceae
Genus: Christella
Species:
C. parasitica
Binomial name
Christella parasitica
Synonyms
  • Thelypteris parasitica
  • Cyclosorus parasiticus

Christella parasitica is a species of fern in the Thelypteridaceae family. A widespread species found in many parts of the world. In Australia, this fern is recorded from Queensland, Norfolk Island and northern New South Wales. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Christella parasitica". Plants of the World Online – Kew Gardens. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  2. "Christella parasitica". CABI – Invasive Species Compendium. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  3. "Christella parasitica". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 2021-08-01.