Lindsaea surinamensis Posth.

  • 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.

  • Family

    Lindsaeaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Lindsaea surinamensis Posth.

  • Description

    Species Description - Fronds pinnate, with terminal pinna different from others; petiole pale brown to reddish-brown, angular, 5-10(20) cm; blade pale green, 11-20 X 3.5 cm, with 11-21 pairs of alternate or subopposite pinnules; pinnules sessile, lanceolate, slightly falcate, 15-25 X 3.5-5 mm, acute, the upper ones often reduced. Sori continuous along margin. Very rare, in understory of forests on slopes.