Family

Polypodiaceae

Nomenclature

Lepisorus thunbergianus (Kaulf.) Ching, Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. 4: 88. 1933; Tardieu & C.Chr., Fl. Indo-Chine 7(2): 458. 1941; Hovenkamp, Fl. Males., Ser. II, Ferns and Fern Allies 3: 80. 1998. – Pleopeltis thunbergianus Kaulf., Wesen Farrenkr.: 113. 1827. – Polypodium thunbergianum (Kaulf.) C.Chr., Index Filic., Suppl. 3, 160. 1934. – Type: Kosido s.n., Japan (UPS).

Distribution in Laos

Champasak.

Wider Distribution

China, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, Laos, Philippines

Ecology

On rocks in forest.

Proposed IUCN Conservation Assessment

Least Concern (LC). This species is widespread and not under any known threat.