Trichomanes tuerckheimii Christ

  • 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

    Hymenophyllaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Trichomanes tuerckheimii Christ

  • Description

    Species Description - Plants epiphytic. Rhizomes long-creeping, pubescent. Fronds monomorphic, pinnatifid; petiole 2 mm long, not winged; rachis winged; blade oblong, 2-10 X 4-7 cm, the segments 3-13 on each side, ca. 1 cm wide, slightly imbricate, entire; veins simple. Involucres sessile, 1.5 mm long, on margins of segments.

    Distribution and Ecology - In lowland forest