Phlebodium decumanum (Willd.) J.Sm.

  • Authority

    Mickel, John T. & Smith, Alan R. 2004. The pteridophytes of Mexico. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 88: 1-1054.

  • Family

    Polypodiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Phlebodium decumanum (Willd.) J.Sm.

  • Description

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    Species Description - Similar to P. areolatum except: sori in 4–7 rows on both sides of costae; rhizome scales larger (10–15 mm) and more twisted; clavate hairs in the abaxial vein axils minute (less than 0.1 mm long); pinnae wider (35–45 mm); 2n=74 (Trin).

  • Discussion

    Polypodium decumanum Willd., Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 5(1): 170. 1810. Type. Brazil. Hoffmannsegg s.n. (B-Willd. 19640!, frag. NY!).

    Unverified, Doubtful, or Mistaken Reports. Camp (Zamora C. & Me´ndez D. 4995, UACAM, XAL, cited by Palacios-Rios, 2002a, but not verified). Yuc (Lundell 4835, MO, cited by Moran, in Davidse et al., 1995, but not verified; Castillo R. 106, UADY, cited by Palacios- Rios, 2002b, but not verified).