Cyathea tepuiana Christenh., 2009
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/5D0AAF2C-886E-1E3D-FF14-0039FDD0FBFD |
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Felipe |
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Cyathea tepuiana Christenh. |
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nom. nov. |
Cyathea tepuiana Christenh. View in CoL , nom. nov. Fig. 2D View FIGURE 2 .
Hymenophyllopsis steyermarkii Vareschi (1966: 89) View in CoL . Type: VENEZUELA, Bolívar, between Bluff Camp and low promontory north of Bluff Camp, along west-facing portion of Chimantá-Tepui (Torono-Tepui), 1600–1700 m, Steyermark 75644 (holotype VEN, isotypes F!, NY!, US!). A new name is chosen because of the existence of Cyathea steyermarkii Tryon (1972: 449) View in CoL .
Distribution: Venezuela (Amazonas, Bolívar), lithophytic on shaded cliffs and boulders, 1600–2700 m. Characteristics: Differs little from C. dejecta , but can be easily distinguished from this species by its lustrous, 1.5–2 mm long, entire scales.
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Cyathea tepuiana Christenh.
Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. 2009 |
Hymenophyllopsis steyermarkii
Tryon, R. M. 1972: ) |
Vareschi, V. 1966: ) |