Tectaria trifoliata (L.) Cav.

  • 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

    Tectariaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Tectaria trifoliata (L.) Cav.

  • Description

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    Species Description - Fronds 50-100(150) cm long; petiole longer than or equal to blade; blade simple, ternately lobed, or pinnate; pinnae, when present, 1-3 on each side, to 25 X 20 cm, the basal one with 1 to several lobes at base. Sori circular to elongate; indusium absent or present, when present reniform, caducous, short ciliate.

    Distribution and Ecology - In forest understory along creeks at 200 to 550 m.