Monographs Details:
Authority:
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
Family:
Hymenophyllaceae
Hymenophyllaceae
Description:
Species Description - Plants epiphytic or epilithic. Rhizomes long-creeping. Fronds monomorphic, 4- or 5-pinnate; petiole 5-15 cm long, winged at base; rachis winged; blade lanceolate, 15-40 X 5- 15 cm; pinnae alternate, 10-20 on each side; pinnules alternate; segments 0.5 mm wide. Involucres 2 mm long, at end of lobe at base of pinnule.
Distribution and Ecology - On tree trunks and mossy rocks in cloud forest.
Species Description - Plants epiphytic or epilithic. Rhizomes long-creeping. Fronds monomorphic, 4- or 5-pinnate; petiole 5-15 cm long, winged at base; rachis winged; blade lanceolate, 15-40 X 5- 15 cm; pinnae alternate, 10-20 on each side; pinnules alternate; segments 0.5 mm wide. Involucres 2 mm long, at end of lobe at base of pinnule.
Distribution and Ecology - On tree trunks and mossy rocks in cloud forest.