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]

Parasitic maiden fern
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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

References

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  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.