Diplazium fimbriatum (Athyriaceae), a New Species from Brazil

A new species, Diplazium fimbriatum (Athyriaceae), is described and illustrated. It is endemic to the humid montane forests of eastern Brazil, a region known for its high level of endemism and species richness. A comparative table to distinguish it from similar species of Diplazium occurring in Braz...

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Published inAmerican fern journal Vol. 102; no. 2; pp. 167 - 173
Main Authors Mynssen, Claudine M., Matos, Fernando B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Missouri Botanical Garden, P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, MO 63166-0299 U.S.A Americian Fern Society 01.04.2012
American Fern Society
Allen Press Inc
Subjects
Athyrioid ferns
Atlantic Forest
Axils
Bahia
Espinhaço Mountains
Fees
Ferns
Forest conservation
Hair
Herbaria
Minas Gerais
Montane forests
New species
Protected areas
Research s
Species
taxonomy
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Summary:A new species, Diplazium fimbriatum (Athyriaceae), is described and illustrated. It is endemic to the humid montane forests of eastern Brazil, a region known for its high level of endemism and species richness. A comparative table to distinguish it from similar species of Diplazium occurring in Brazil is provided.
ISSN:0002-8444
1938-422X
DOI:10.1640/0002-8444-102.2.167