Plagiogyria
| Plagiogyria | |
|---|---|
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| Plagiogyria tuberculata | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida/Pteridopsida (disputed) |
| Order: | Cyatheales |
| Family: | Plagiogyriaceae Bower |
| Genus: | Plagiogyria (Kunze) Mett. |
Plagiogyria is a genus of ferns, the only genus in family Plagiogyriaceae. Ferns of this genus present two kind of fronds, the fertile ones longer than the sterile. These ferns are found on forest soils in mountainous areas of tropical and subtropical regions. Most are native to Asia; one is found in the Americas.[1]
There are about 10 species.[1]
Species include:[1]
- Plagiogyria adnata
- Plagiogyria assurgens
- Plagiogyria euphlebia
- Plagiogyria falcata
- Plagiogyria glauca
- Plagiogyria japonica
- Plagiogyria pycnophylla
- Plagiogyria stenoptera
References
- 1 2 3 Plagiogyriaceae. Flora of China.
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