Metaxyaceae

Metaxyaceae
Metaxya rostrata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pteridophyta
Class: Pteridopsida
Order: Cyatheales
Family: Metaxyaceae
Pic. Serm. 1970
Genus & Species

Metaxya C.Presl 1836

  • M. rostrata (Kunth) C. Presl 1836
  • M. lanosa A.R.Sm. & Tuomisto 2001[1]
Metaxyaceae distribution

The Metaxyaceae is a neotropical family of ferns in the order Cyatheales. The two species of the single genus, Metaxya, are characterized by large fronds that approach eight feet (2.5 m.) in length.

References

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