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Families in this page(14)

ADIANTACEAE
Maiden hair
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ARAUCARIACEAE
Araucaria
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ASPLENIACEAE
Spleenwort
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CUPRESSACEAE
Cypress
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EPHEDRACEAE
Joint-Pine
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EQUISETACEAE
Horsetail
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GYMNOGRAMMACEAE
Gymnogram
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HYPOLEPIDACEAE
Bracken Fern
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ISOETACEAE
Quillwort
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LAURACEAE
Laurel
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PINACEAE
Pine
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POLYPODIACEAE
Polypod Fern
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PTERIDACEAE
Fern
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SELAGINELLACEAE
Spikemoss
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ADIANTACEAE

Maiden hair Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Adiantum capillus-veneris
L.

Maidenhair Fern,
Black Maiden Fern,
Venus Hairfern 		Tursin Il-Bir All Year Adiantum capillus-veneris / Maidenhair Fern Short Profile
with
17
images.
Main Synonym :
   Adiantum michelii
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)




ARAUCARIACEAE

Araucaria Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Araucaria bidwillii
(Molina) K. Koch

Bunya Pine Awrikarja Ta' Bunja Mar-Jun Araucaria bidwillii / Bunya Pine Short Profile
with
5
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




ASPLENIACEAE

Spleenwort Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Asplenium ceterach
L.

Rusty-back Fern,
Scale Fern 		Felċi All year Asplenium ceterach / Rusty-back Fern Short Profile
with
4
images.
Main Synonym :
   Ceterach officinarum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Asplenium marinum
L.

Sea Spleenwort Fern Felċi All year Asplenium marinum / Sea Spleenwort Fern Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Asplenium sagittatum
(DC.) Bange

Mule's Fern Felċi Tal-bir All year Asplenium sagittatum / Mule's Fern Short Profile
with
6
images.
Main Synonym :
   Phyllitis hemionitis
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Asplenium trichomanes
L.

Maidenhair Spleenwort Fern,
Common Spleenwort Fern 		Felċi Rqiqa All year Asplenium trichomanes / Maidenhair Spleenwort Fern Short Profile
with
15
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




CUPRESSACEAE

Cypress Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Cupressus arizonica
Greene.

Arizona Cypress,
Smooth Cypress 		Ċipress Ta' Arizona All year Cupressus arizonica / Arizona Cypress Short Profile
with
2
images.
Main Synonym :
   Cupressus glabra
Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Cupressus sempervirens
L.

Common Cypress,
Italian Cypress,
Mediterranean Cypress 		Ċipress,
Ċipress Kannella 		All year Cupressus sempervirens / Common Cypress Short Profile
with
9
images.
Main Synonym :
   Cupressus pyramidalis
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Juniperus phoenicea
L.

Phoenician Juniper No Name,
Ġniepru 		All year Juniperus phoenicea / Phoenician Juniper Short Profile
with
8
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Tetraclinis articulata
(Vahl) Masters

Sandarac Gum Tree,
Alerce,
Berber's Thuja 		Siġra Tal-għargħar,
Għargħar 		All year Tetraclinis articulata / Sandarac Gum Tree Short Profile
with
20
images.
Main Synonym :
   Callitris articulata
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III and VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Thuja orientalis
L.

Thuya No Name All year Thuja orientalis / Thuya Short Profile
with
7
images.
Main Synonym :
   Platyclados orientalis
Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




EPHEDRACEAE

Joint-Pine Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Ephedra fragilis
Desfontaines

Joint-Pine,
Fragile Joint-Pine,
Shrubby Horse-tail 		Efedra Mar-Apr Ephedra fragilis / Joint-Pine Short Profile
with
9
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




EQUISETACEAE

Horsetail Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Equisetum ramosissimum
Desfrontaines

Branched Horsetail Denb Iż-żiemel All year Equisetum ramosissimum / Branched Horsetail Short Profile
with
7
images.
Main Synonym :
   Equisetum campanulatum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




GYMNOGRAMMACEAE

Gymnogram Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Anogramma leptophylla
(L.) Link

Annual Maidenhair,
Jersey Fern 		Tursin Ir-riħ All Year Anogramma leptophylla / Annual Maidenhair Short Profile
with
10
images.
Main Synonym :
   Gymnogramma leptophylla
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




HYPOLEPIDACEAE

Bracken Fern Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Pteridium aquilinum
(L.) Kuhn

Bracken Fern,
Western Bracken Fern,
Brake Fern 		Feliċilla,
Feliċija,
Feliċita 		All year Pteridium aquilinum / Bracken Fern Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   Pteris aquilinum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




ISOETACEAE

Quillwort Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Isoetes histrix var. subinermis
Bory

Sand Quillwort,
Land Quillwort 		Isoetes All year Isoetes histrix var. subinermis / Sand Quillwort Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   Isoetes hystrix
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




LAURACEAE

Laurel Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Laurus nobilis
L.

Bay Laurel,
Sweet Bay,
Grecian Laurel 		Siġra Tar-rand,
Rand 		Feb-Apr Laurus nobilis / Bay Laurel Short Profile
with
19
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




PINACEAE

Pine Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Pinus brutia
Tenore

Calabrian Pine,
Turkish Pine,
Brutia Pine 		No Name All year Pinus brutia / Calabrian Pine Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   Pinus halepensis brutia
Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Pinus canariensis
Sweet ex Sprengel

Canary Islands Pine No Name All year Pinus canariensis / Canary Islands Pine Short Profile
with
6
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Pinus halepensis
Miller

Aleppo Pine Żnuber,
Siġra Tal-prinjoli,
Siġra Tal-Arżnu 		All year Pinus halepensis / Aleppo Pine Short Profile
with
11
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Pinus pinea
L.

Stone Pine,
Umbrella Pine 		No Name All year Pinus pinea / Stone Pine Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




POLYPODIACEAE

Polypod Fern Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Cyrtomium falcatum
(L.f.) C. Presl

Japanese Holly Fern No Name Spring Cyrtomium falcatum / Japanese Holly Fern Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   Polystichum falcatum
Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




PTERIDACEAE

Fern Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Pteris cretica
L.

Cretan Brake,
Ribbon Fern 		Pteris All year Pteris cretica / Cretan Brake Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Pteris vittata
L.

Ladder Brake,
Chinese Brake Fern 		Pteris All year Pteris vittata / Ladder Brake Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   Pteris longifolia
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




SELAGINELLACEAE

Spikemoss Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Selaginella denticulata
(L.) Spring

Tooth-leaved Clubmoss,
Mediterranean Clubmoss 		Selaġinella All year Selaginella denticulata / Tooth-leaved Clubmoss Short Profile
with
7
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...





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