Adiantum adiantoides (J.Sm.) C.Chr.

  • 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

    Pteridaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Adiantum adiantoides (J.Sm.) C.Chr.

  • Description

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    Species Description - Rhizomes short-creeping. Fronds ascending, solitary, pinnate or bipinnate; petiole 30-40 cm long, black, shiny, canaliculate, with reddish-brown, caducous pubescence; terminal pinna or pinnule fused to one of lateral pinna or pinnules, if pinnate with 3 or 4 pinnae on each side of rachis, if bipinnate with 1—3 pinnae on each side of rachis, these with 2-4 pinnules on each side; pinnae and pinnules of all orders elliptic, acute, often asymmetric at base, acute at apex, (6)8.5—12 X (2)2.5—4 cm, glabrous, with reticulate veins; petiolules dark brownish-black with brown pubescence. Sori linear, along both margins.

    Distribution and Ecology - Rather common, in lowland forest.