Hecistopteris pumila (Spreng.) J.Sm.
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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
Pteridaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Plants epiphytic, small. Rhizomes filiform, creeping, covered with delicate, very iridescent scales. Fronds clustered, very slender, nearly sessile, dichotomously divided, 10-20 X 2-10 mm; veins flabellate, the midrib evident. Sori latterly confluent with age.
Distribution and Ecology - On mossy tree trunks in lowland forests.