Lastreopsis acuminata

Common name: 

Shiny Shield-fern

Family: 

Dryopteridaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Wannon, Grampians, Victorian Volcanic Plain, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Gippsland Highlands, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (DEJKNPSTVWZ) also SA, Qld, NSW, Tas

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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Creeks and gullies, either terrestrial or occasionally epiphytic on tree ferns1

Flower description:

N/A

Habit:

Erect fern to 90 cm tall

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

This species is always tufted in habit with a shiny, hairless lamina. The stipe (stalk of the frond) is glossy with a pinkish tinge1

Images:
Image of Lastreopsis acuminata
Image of Lastreopsis acuminata
Links to more images:

Atlas of Living Australia

Links to description of this species:

ANBG

Yarra Ranges

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria