Ten-day Fern
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Ten-day Fern

Rumohra adiantiformis

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumohra_adiantiformis

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Ten-day Fern faces severe pressure from commercial harvesting for the international cut foliage trade, where its fronds are prized for floral arrangements due to their exceptional longevity. Habitat destruction through coastal development and agricultural expansion has fragmented its native range across temperate and subtropical regions. Climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in coastal areas where the species naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ten-day Fern inhabits moist, shaded environments including coastal forests, woodland margins, and rocky outcrops in temperate and subtropical regions. The species thrives in well-drained soils with consistent moisture and partial to full shade, often growing as an understory plant in native forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ten-day Fern classified as Endangered?
Ten-day Fern is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Ten-day Fern faces severe pressure from commercial harvesting for the international cut foliage trade, where its fronds are prized for floral arrangements due to their exceptional longevity. Habitat destruction through coastal development and agricultural expansion has fragmented its native range across temperate and subtropical regions. Climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in coastal areas where the species naturally occurs.
Where does Ten-day Fern live?
Ten-day Fern occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ten-day Fern?
The main threats to Ten-day Fern are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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