Macrothelypteris (H. Itô) Ching

Description of the genus

Rhizome erect to suberect. Fronds monomorphic. Stipe and rhachis shallowly grooved above. Lamina pinnately compound; venation simple, free. Indumentum of scales on rhizome and stipe base, hairs on axes and lamina surfaces. Sori circular, small, indusium very smallonfined to the lobes.

Derivation of name:  macros:large, a large Thelypteris, referring to the large fronds of this genus

Worldwide: c. 9 species, paleotropical

We have 2 taxa in the database for Macrothelypteris.

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