Actinostachys pennula (Sw.) Hook.
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Authority
Mickel, John T. & Smith, Alan R. 2004. The pteridophytes of Mexico. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 88: 1-1054.
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Family
Schizaeaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Rhizomes erect, ca. 1 mm diam. with stiff, bristle-like hairs; fronds dimorphic, the sterile ones 5–50 cm x 0.5–1 mm, glabrous; stipes nearly the entire length of the frond, only the fertile portions extending beyond; fertile fronds similar to the sterile except bearing at apex 2–6 linear rays 3–6 x 0.7–0.9 mm, bearing yellowish hairs and abaxially two rows of sporangia; 2n=168 (Trin).
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Discussion
Schizaea pennula Sw., Syn. Fil. 150, 379. 1806. Type. “America meridionalis,” “Habitat in America calidore,” s. coll. s.n. (S). Actinostachys germanii Fe´e, Me´m. Foug. 11: 123, t. 29, f. 3. 1866. Schizaea germanii (Fe´e) Prantl, Schiz. 132. 1881. Type. Guadeloupe. Sainte-Rose, Petit- Bourg, Deshaies, M. Germain s.n. (P!). Plants treated as A. germanii are apparently dwarf or juvenile specimens of A. pennula.
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Distribution
Subperennials or perennials, in swamps and moist hummocks, on rotten stumps and decomposing litter in damp forests and open wet areas; 180-250 m. USA (Fla); Mexico; Guat, Bel, CR; Cuba, PR, L Ant; Col, Ven, Trin, Guy, Sur, Fr Gui, Ec, Peru, Braz, Bol, Uru.
Mexico North America| Guatemala Central America| Belize Central America| Costa Rica South America| Cuba South America| Puerto Rico South America| West Indies| Amazonas Colombia South America| Venezuela South America| Trinidad and Tobago South America| Guyana South America| Suriname South America| French Guiana South America| Amazonas Ecuador South America| Peru South America| Brazil South America| Bolivia South America| Uruguay South America|