Polystichum drepanum, also known as Madeira shield-fern, is a species of fern in the Dryopteridaceae family.
It is native to Madeira. Its natural habitat is subtropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1][2]
It was first described by Olof Swartz as Aspidium drepanum in 1801, and moved to the genus Polystichum by Carl Borivoj Presl in 1836.[3]
Polystichum drepanum, also known as Madeira shield-fern, is a species of fern in the Dryopteridaceae family.
It is native to Madeira. Its natural habitat is subtropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
