Triplophyllum funestum (Kunze) Holttum
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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
Tectariaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Rhizomes creeping, 3-10 mm diam.; blade 2-4-pinnate, 15-60 X 7-30 cm, coriaceous; basal pinnae 10-40 X 4-28 cm; basal pinnules larger than remaining pinnules; ultimate segments free or nearly free proximally to connate distally, entire or lobed, round or acute at apex; veins glabrous or with glands. Sori not regularly located at ends of veins; indusia brown or black, with glandular hairs.
Distribution and Ecology - Very common, in forest understory.