Bild folgtKI-generierte IllustrationOreopteris limbosperma
Oreopteris limbosperma
FamilyGenus: Oreopterisheimisch in Deutschland
About this species
Oreopteris limbosperma is a native, broad-leaved terrestrial fern reaching about 0.76 m in height. Spores are produced from July to August.
Ecological significance
As a native fern, it contributes to the natural ground flora in damp habitats and supports local biodiversity.
Annual cycle
Spores mature and disperse primarily from July to August.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
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Moisture
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Soil
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Bloom time
Jul – Aug
Bioregion
Continental
Growth form
Farn
Woodiness
Nicht verholzt
Leaf type
Breitblättrig
Plant height
0.762 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
No specific care instructions are recorded for this native fern.
Scientific profile
Oreopteris limbosperma is a broad-leaved, non-woody fern native in Great Britain. It belongs to the marsh fern family (Thelypteridaceae) and grows as a terrestrial plant, typically reaching a height of about 0.76 metres. The fronds are broad, with an individual leaf area of roughly 280 square centimetres. Reproductive structures develop in summer, and spores ripen from July to August.
Sources & data origin
•TraitCH — CC BY 4.0TraitCH 2.0 contributors; imported as source-preserving NaturKompass taxon evidence.
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
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