Metaxyaceae
| Metaxyaceae | |
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| Metaxya rostrata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Pteridopsida |
| Order: | Cyatheales |
| Family: | Metaxyaceae Pic. Serm. 1970 |
| Genus & Species | |
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Metaxya C.Presl 1836
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Metaxyaceae distribution
The Metaxyaceae is a neotropical family of ferns in the order Cyatheales. The two species of the single genus, Metaxya, are characterized by large fronds that approach eight feet (2.5 m.) in length.
References
- ↑ A.R.Sm. & Tuomisto: Metaxya lanosa, a Second Species in the Genus and Fern Family Metaxyaceae Systematic Botany 26(3) 2001