Elaphoglossum praetrepidans M.Kessler, Bot. J. Linn. Soc.

Kessler, Michael, Moran, Robbin C., Mickel, John T., Matos, Fernando B. & Smith, Alan R., 2018, Prodromus of a fern flora for Bolivia. XXXV. Dryopteridaceae, Phytotaxa 353 (1), pp. 448-450 : 448-450

Elaphoglossum praetrepidans M.Kessler, Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157(2): 165. 2008. ( Fig. 1F–L )

Range: — Endemic to Bolivia ( BE); known only from the type collection .

Ecology: —Rare; probably epiphytic in humid forests; 250 m.

Notes: —Considered a member of sect. Lepidoglossa in the original description ( Kessler 2008), but more likely to belong to sect. Elaphoglossum .

Figures

FIGURE 1. A–C.Elaphoglossum affine (Camp 2683, NY, from Mexico). A. Habit. B, C. Rhizome scales. D–E.Elaphoglossum pteropus (from the protologue of Acrostichum alatum Fée, 1845). D. Habit. E. Sporangium and spores. F–L. Elaphoglossum praetrepidans (Paz et al. 30A, LPB, holotype). F. Habit. G. Crozier petiolar scale. H. Petiolar scale. J. Detail of blade adaxially. K. Detail of blade abaxially. L. Sterile blade scale.