Which genus of plants contains more species, Polystichum or Stenotus?
Polystichum Polystichum is a genus of about 260 species of ferns with a cosmopolitan distribution. The highest diversity is in eastern Asia, with about 120 species in China alone; the region from Mexico to Brazil has nearly 100 additional species; Africa (17 species), North America (15 species), and Europe (5 species) have much lower diversity. Polystichum species are terrestrial or rock-dwelling ferns of warm-temperate and montane-tropical regions (a few species grow in alpine regions).
Misodendrum punctulatum Misodendrum punctulatum is a species of parasitic plant which grows as a mistletoe on various species of "Nothofagus", especially on deciduous species like "N. antarctica" and "N. pumilio", but also on the evergreen "N. dombeyi" and "N. betuloides". It is native to humid forests in the southern part of South America where it grows on trees on south-facing slopes and in shady locations.