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Swamp Shield-fern
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Ferns

Swamp Shield-fern

Cyclosorus interruptus (Willd.) H.Itô

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishSwamp Shield-fern
Dutch—
Spanish—
Chinese毛蕨
Scientific nameCyclosorus interruptus (Willd.) H.Itô

About this species

Cyclosorus interruptus, the Hottentot fern or swamp shield-fern, is a fern in the family Thelypteridaceae. It is native to the tropics and subtropics in many parts of the world. In the New World, it is found from Mexico to Argentina, and in the Antilles. In the Old World, it is found in India, China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and South Africa. It is also found in Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific Ocean. The various populations differ with respect to genetic cytotypes, glands, pubescence, and frond size. Its habitat is the vicinity of freshwater swamps and it may reach 1 m (3 ft 3 in) in height.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassPolypodiopsida
OrderPolypodiales
FamilyThelypteridaceae
GenusCyclosorus

In Suriname

24Records in Suriname
1827First record
2013Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini3
  • Wanica1
  • Brokopondo1
  • Para1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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