Pityrogramma

• 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

  Pteridaceae

• Scientific Name

  Pityrogramma

• Description

  Genus Description - Plants terrestrial or epilithic. Rhizomes short-creeping or erect, covered with scales. Fronds clustered, not articulate at rhizome, monomorphic or subdimorphic, 1-3-pinnate; petiole generally black, rigid, shiny; blade oblong to pentagonal, covered on abaxial surface with white or yellow powder; veins free. Sori along veins, poorly defined; indusia absent.