Thelypteris glandulosa (Desv.) Proctor
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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
Thelypteridaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
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Species Description - Plants terrestrial. Rhizomes creeping, 1 cm diam. Fronds monomorphic, 65-150 cm long; pinnae opposite to subopposite, triangular, 10-25 X 2.5-4.5 cm, incised for 1/3 width, the segments suboblique, generally falcate, 5-9 mm wide; veins with 1 pair united at sinus. Sori numerous on each segment; indusia absent.
Distribution and Ecology - Understory of lowland forest.