Pteris tripartita explained

Pteris tripartita is a species of fern native to tropical Africa, south and southeast Asia, Malesia, Papuasia, Queensland, and the South Pacific islands.^[1]

Subspecies

Three subspecies are accepted.

• Pteris tripartita var. marquesensis – Marquesas (Hiva Oa and Fatu Hiva)
• Pteris tripartita var. raivavensis – Tubuai Islands (Raivavae)
• Pteris tripartita var. tripartita – tropical Africa, south and southeast Asia, Malesia, Papuasia, Queensland, and the South Pacific islands.

Notes and References

1. Calero, K., Pitzer, T., & Alberte, J. (2012). General Biology II Lab Manual (2nd ed.). McGraw Hill.