Elaphoglossum flaccidum (Fée) T.Moore
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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
Dryopteridaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Plants epiphytic. Rhizomes creeping, 10 mm diam., covered with linear, brown scales. Sterile fronds ca. 40 X 4 cm; petiole nearly absent, beige, with some scales; blade linear or elliptic, acute at apex, gradually attenuate at base, glabrous or with some small scales on adaxial surface in juvenile forms, the midvein prominent, the veins free, simple or furcate. Fertile fronds 10 X 1.5 cm; petiole to 12 cm long, with some scales.
Distribution and Ecology - In various types of forest at all altitudes.