Wikipedia

Lophosoria

Also found in: Dictionary.
Lophosoria
Lophosoria quadripinnata-pinna.JPG
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Cyatheales
Family: Dicksoniaceae
Genus: Lophosoria
C.Presl
Species

About 4, including:

  • Lophosoria quadripinnata

Lophosoria is a genus of tree ferns within the family Dicksoniaceae.

Although it is confined to tropical America in modern times, there is fossil evidence that it was once spread throughout Gondwana with the exception of New Zealand.

References

  • Large & Braggins (2004): Tree Ferns ISBN 0-643-09076-2


This article is copied from an article on Wikipedia® - the free encyclopedia created and edited by its online user community. The text was not checked or edited by anyone on our staff. Although the vast majority of Wikipedia® encyclopedia articles provide accurate and timely information, please do not assume the accuracy of any particular article. This article is distributed under the terms of GNU Free Documentation License.

Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.