Huperzia taxifolia (Sw.) Trevis.
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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.
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Family
Lycopodiaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Plants epiphytic, laxly pendent. Branches 2-6-times dichotomous, the axes 1.5-4 mm thick, 2-4 cm thick including leaves. Leaves lanceolate-linear, 13-20 X 2-3 mm, entire, arranged in 6-8 spirals, the median vein prominent at base. Sporophylls similar to leaves, often with base enlarged; sporangia reniform, 2 mm wide. Rare in understory of middle altitude forests and sometimes in cloud forests.