Blechnum laevigatum is restricted to Southern South America, and can be recognized by its evenly pubescent leaves. The plants shown here were growing on sandstone. I still have to confirm this identification (the specimens collected on this field trip were mailed recently and are on their way).
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- B. laevigatum – habit
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- B. laevigatum – detail
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- B. laevigatum – stolon
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- B. laevigatum – leaf abaxially
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- B. laevigatum – lamina apex1
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- B. laevigatum – lamina apex2
Collection Data (F.B. Matos 2361)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Blechnaceae
- Genus: Blechnum L.
- Species: Blechnum laevigatum Cav.
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 06-X-2013
- Primary Collector & #: F.B. Matos 2361
- Collection Party:
- Det. History: F.B. Matos, X.2013
- Habitat: Araucaria forest
- Habit: Lithophyte
- Specimen Locations: NY
Additional Comments
Collection Location
- Location: Fazenda Quero-quero – – Palmeira – Paraná – Brazil.
- Coordinates: -25.353567, -49.950671
- Elevation: 760 m
