Plagiogyria

Plagiogyria
Plagiogyria tuberculata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida /
Pteridopsida (disputed)
Order: Cyatheales
Family: Plagiogyriaceae
Genus: Plagiogyria

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Plagiogyriaceae. Flora of China.

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