Pleopeltis fuscopunctata (Hook.) R.M.Tryon & A.F.Tryon
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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
Polypodiaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
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Species Description - Plants epiphytic. Rhizomes long-creeping. Fronds widely spaced, monomorphic; petiole 2-8 mm long; blade elliptic to lanceolate, 9-16 X 1-2.5 cm, acuminate at apex, with some scales on midrib; veins reticulate. Sori round, located in center of areoles at ends of 1 or several free veinlets.
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Distribution
Rather common, in lowland forest.
French Guiana South America|