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Salpichlaena

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Class
  
Pteridopsida

Family
  
Blechnaceae

Division
  
Pteridophyta

Order
  
Blechnales

Rank
  
Genus

Similar
  
Brainea, Sadleria, Doodia, Stenochlaena, Gleichenella

Salpichlaena is a genus containing two species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. The genus is endemic to Central and South America. These ferns have climbing leaves with a rachis that twines around tree branches and other supports.

Species
  • Salpichlaena hookeriana (Kuntze) Alston
  • Salpichlaena volubilis (Kaulf.) J. Sm.
  • References

    Salpichlaena Wikipedia