Blechnum L.
Year: 2025
Type: other
Abstract: 2. Blechnum L. Blechnum comprises around 25 species, the majority of these being Neotropical, with some species occurring in southern Africa (Gasper et al. 2016). In Brazil, 15 species occur (Dittrich & Gasper 2023). In the area of study, two species were recorded, with both new records in the State of Maranhão. Within these species, Blechnum areolatum V.A.O. Dittrich & Salino is highlighted as a new occurrence for the Brazilian Cerrado. Key for the species of Blechnum in the PNNRP, Brazil 1. Veins partially anastomosing; lamina 1-pinnate, not narrowed at the base; 1–2 pairs of pinnae .............. ................................................................................................................................. 2.1. Blechnum areolatum 1’. Veins free; lamina pinnatisect, gradually narrowed towards the base, forming semicircular lobes; 5–21 pairs of pinnae ............................................................................................................ 2.2. Blechnum asplenioides
Authors: Castro-Aguiar, Pedro Henrique, Fernandes, Rozijane Santos, Zappi, Daniela Cristina
Language: English
Topic: Fern and Epiphyte Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930736323
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