Species
bird

Golden Leather Fern / Swamp Fern

Acrostichum aureum

Locally known as 'Maakeha' in the Maldives, Golden leather fern or Swamp fern is often found in brackish water bodies and muddy coastal areas. The fern is salt-tolerant and thrives in open coastal wetlands and mangrove swamps. It is classified as a mangrove associate in the Maldives, meaning that it is usually found growing alongside mangroves.

Scientific Name
Acrostichum aureum
Category
Plants
National Red List Category
Not Evaluated