Pecluma consimilis (Mett.) M.G.Price

  • Authority

    Mickel, John T. & Beitel, Joseph M. 1988. Pteridophyte Flora of Oaxaca, Mexico. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 46: 1-580.

  • Family

    Polypodiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Pecluma consimilis (Mett.) M.G.Price

  • Description

    Species Description - Similar to P. ptilodon except: lower laminar surface glabrous or with evenly dispersed 0.1 mm long appressed hairs, lacking hairs in oblong patch around sorus.

  • Discussion

    Polypodium consimile Mettenius, Ann. Sci. Nat. Bot. V, 2: 253. 1864. Type. Colombia. Ocaña, “Norte de Santander,” Schlim 633 (B; isotypes BR, G, L). Pecluma consimilis is distinct by its brown stipe, comose rhizome scales, reduced lower pinnae and evenly distributed abaxial trichomidia.

  • Distribution

    Epiphytic in montane forests; Cuicatlán, Ixtlán, Mixe, Teotitlán, Tuxtepec, Villa Alta; 100-1650 m. Mexico (Oax, Chis); Guat to Pan; Jam, Hisp; Ven & Col.

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