Anemia speciosa C.Presl

  • Authority

    Mickel, John T. & Smith, Alan R. 2004. The pteridophytes of Mexico. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 88: 1-1054.

  • Family

    Anemiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Anemia speciosa C.Presl

  • Description

    Species Description - This species is similar to A. mexicana var. mexicana by its plant size, 1-pinnate blades, coriaceous texture, truncate pinna bases, and spore morphology (large, close, parallel ridges), but distinct by its 1-2(-4) pairs of sterile pinnae per blade, short fertile pinnae, and more southern and Antillean distribution.

  • Discussion

    Anemia mexicana Klotzsch var. paucifolia Hook., Sec. Cent. Ferns, t. 65. 1861. Ornithopteris speciosa (C. Presl) C. F. Reed, Bol. Soc. Brot., ser. 2, 21: 153. 1947. Type. Mexico. Ne´e s.n. (PR)

    Unverified, Doubtful, or Mistaken Reports. Ver (Nee 22363, F, XAL, cited by Palacios-Rios, 1992, but not verified).

  • Distribution

    Shaded limestone rocks in lowland forests; 200-400 m. Mexico; Guat, Bel, Nic; Cuba.

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