Moranopteris aphelolepis

Moranopteris aphelolepis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Pteridophyta
Class:Polypodiopsida/Pteridopsida
(disputed)
Order:Polypodiales
(unranked):Eupolypods I
Family:Polypodiaceae
Genus:Moranopteris
Species: M. aphelolepis
Binomial name
Moranopteris aphelolepis
(C.V.Morton) R.Y.Hirai & J.Prado
Synonyms

Micropolypodium aphelolepis (C.V.Morton) A.R.Sm.

Moranopteris aphelolepis is a species of grammitid fern in the Polypodiaceae family. It is endemic to the Andes Mountains, in Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. Navarrete, H. & Pitman, N. 2003. Micropolypodium aphelolepis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.


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