Gymnosphaera salvinii is one of two Neotropical species in the genus. The others are Paleotropical. The conspicuous skeletonized lower pinnae (aphlebia) characterize the clade. The functional significance of aphlebia, if there is any, is unknown.
Observation Data
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Cyatheaceae
- Genus: Gymnosphaera Blume
- Species: Gymnosphaera salvinii
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Observation Data
- Date: 15-IV-2013
- Habitat: Oreomunnea forest
- Habit: Tree fern
Additional Comments
Location
- Location: El Relampago – – Distrito Ixtlán Municipio Capulalpam de Méndez – Oaxaca – Mexico.
- Coordinates: 17°35.09’N, 96°24.03’W
- Elevation: 1965 m
