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 very long-creeping, with scales entirely brownblack and 4-5 mm long. Fronds with petiole of length varying with size of blade, 2-25 cm long, yellow-straw-colored; blade elliptic to lanceolate, acute to acuminate at base and apex; midrib pale-brown with scales identical to those of rhizome, the lateral veins prominent, 4-7 mm apart, the areoles with 2 fertile veinlets. Sori 1-1.5 mm diam.
Distribution and Ecology - Rather common, in lowland forest.
Species Description - Rhizomes very long-creeping, with scales entirely brownblack and 4-5 mm long. Fronds with petiole of length varying with size of blade, 2-25 cm long, yellow-straw-colored; blade elliptic to lanceolate, acute to acuminate at base and apex; midrib pale-brown with scales identical to those of rhizome, the lateral veins prominent, 4-7 mm apart, the areoles with 2 fertile veinlets. Sori 1-1.5 mm diam.
Distribution and Ecology - Rather common, in lowland forest.