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cyclopeltis
Scientific Name: Cyclopeltis
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Category: Fern
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Cyclopeltis Ferns
The genus Cyclopeltis encompasses several fern species within the Lomariopsidaceae family. This group is largely tropical in distribution.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Cyclopeltis J. Smith
- Family: Lomariopsidaceae (sometimes listed as Dryopteridaceae or Tectariaceae)
- Order: Polypodiales
- Class: Filicopsida (Ferns)
- Phylum: Embryophyta
Species Examples and Synonyms:
- Cyclopeltis crenata (Fée) C. Chr.
- Synonym: Hemicardion crenatum Fée
- Cyclopeltis semicordata (Sw.) J. Sm.
- Synonyms: Aspidium semicordatum var. truncatum Hook., Dryopteris semicordata, Cyclopeltis latupana Alderw., Cyclopeltis semicordata var. crenata Alderw.
- Cyclopeltis presliana (J. Sm.) Berkeley
- Cyclopeltis zamboangana Copel. (listed as a synonym)
- Cyclopeltis cumingiana (Fe) C. V. Morton
Distribution and Habitat
- Many Cyclopeltis species are found in tropical regions.
- Cyclopeltis semicordata is described as a common fern of roadsides.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- Philippines (Luzon, Isabela Province, Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park)
- Brazil
- Galapagos Islands
Morphological Characteristics
- Cyclopeltis are terrestrial plants.
- Some species, such as Cyclopeltis semicordata, can reach 40-60 cm in height.
- Some species grow from stout, erect rhizomes and can grow up to 1.5m tall
- Sori (spore clusters) are orbicular and arranged in 1-4 rows on each side.
Additional Resources
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
- World Ferns
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)