Huperzia capillaris (Sodiro) Holub
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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
Lycopodiaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Similar to H. linifolia in the scattered (not imbricate), spreading, linear-falcate leaves, but distinct in the leaves being narrower (mostly 8–12 x 0.6–1 mm vs. 15–25 x 2–3 mm, 1 mm only near stem apices), and with reddish stems.
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Discussion
Lycopodium capillare Sodiro, Recens. Crypt. Vasc. Quit. 90. 1883. Urostachys capillaris (Sodiro) Herter, Index Lyc. 54. 1949. Type. Ecuador. Hac. Guanaxilla, Sodiro s.n. (K).
Lycopodium guatemalense Maxon, Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 177, t. 9. 1913. Urostachys guatemalensis (Maxon) Herter, Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 19: 165. 1923. Type. Guatemala. Pansamala´, Tu¨rckheim s.n. [Donn. Sm. 957] (US, frag. BM; isotype UC!).
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Distribution
Epiphyte in wet forests; 1170–1300 m. Mexico; Guat, CR, Pan; Col, Ven, Ec, Braz.
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