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:
Polypodiaceae
Polypodiaceae
Description:
Species Description - Rhizomes short-creeping, with stout, lanceolate scales. Fronds with petiole poorly developed; blade linear, long-decurrent at base, revolute, to 70 X 1 cm; secondary veins at 45-60° angle with midrib, scarcely visible. Sori punctate, few.
Distribution and Ecology - Very rare, in cloud forest.
Species Description - Rhizomes short-creeping, with stout, lanceolate scales. Fronds with petiole poorly developed; blade linear, long-decurrent at base, revolute, to 70 X 1 cm; secondary veins at 45-60° angle with midrib, scarcely visible. Sori punctate, few.
Distribution and Ecology - Very rare, in cloud forest.