Asplenium serratum L.

  • 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

    Aspleniaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Asplenium serratum L.

  • Description

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    Species Description - Plants epiphytic. Rhizomes thick, with brown tomentose roots and dark brown, linear scales 5-12 mm long. Fronds simple, sessile, numerous; blade oblanceolate, long-attenuate at base, attenuate at apex, 20-70 X 4-15 cm, the margin entire; veins simple to 1-branched. Sori elongate, medial. Very common, on understory trees.