Trichomanes holopterum Kunze

  • Authority

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

  • Family

    Hymenophyllaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Trichomanes holopterum Kunze

  • Description

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    Species Description - Similar to small specimens of T. galeottii in being deeply pinnatisect (the latter fully pinnate in mature specimens) and with winged rachises, but distinct in having the stipes alate to the frond bases (vs. alate only in the distal half) and the blades rounded at the apices (vs. attenuate), even on small plants; 2n =128 (Jam).

  • Discussion

    Lectotype (chosen by Proctor, 1977: 93). Kunze, Farrnkra¨uter 1: t. 77, f. 2. 1845.

    Trichomanes holopterum is generally Caribbean in distribution, and the one Mexican collectoin may turn out to be an odd specimen of T. galeottii.

  • Distribution

    Terrestrial in wet forests; 220 m. USA (Fla); Mexico; Gr & L Ant.

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