Pteris nipponica
Pteridaceae
- Range
- Mainland Japan(west of Chiba), Shikoku, Kyushu, the Ryukyu Islands, Korean Peninsula, and Taiwan
This evergreen fern is widely distributed from the warmer regions of mainland Japan to the Ryukyu Islands. In the Ryukyu Islands, it is commonly found in limestone areas. It grows to about knee height and is distinguished by its characteristic white markings along the leaf veins. Due to its attractive appearance, it is a popular species.
Habitat of This Animal:
A:Forest along the valley - A1:Accessible forest
While there are also high mountains in Tokunoshima Island, there are also plateaus formed by raised coral reefs surrounding such mountains. These plateaus, with base rock made of Ryukyu limestone, formed a complicated terrain as a result of erosion. Forests growing on such plateau are made of plants preferring limestone soil, and this is one of the important factors characterizing the nature of Tokunoshima Island.
This A1:Accessible forest