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The Cyatheaceae and Dicksoniaceae (Pteridophyta) of Bolivia

Brittonia volume 58, pages 229–244 (2006)Cite this article

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A summary is presented of all Bolivian species of Cyatheaceae and Dicksoniaceae. In total two species of Dicksoniaceae (Culcita 1 sp.,Dicksonia 1 sp.) and 34 species of Cyatheaceae (Sphaeropteris 1 sp.,Alsophila 5 spp.,Cyathea 26 spp.,Cnemidaria 2 spp.) are known. One hybrid inCyathea is recognized. The endemicCyathea dintelmannii is newly described, andCyathea herzogii from Bolivia and Peru is separated fromCyathea caracasana var.boliviana. Both species are illustrated. An artificial key to the Bolivian species of Cyatheaceae is provided.

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Lehnert, M. The Cyatheaceae and Dicksoniaceae (Pteridophyta) of Bolivia. Brittonia 58, 229–244 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1663/0007-196X(2006)58[229:TCADPO]2.0.CO;2

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Key words

  • Andes
  • Bolivia
  • Cyathea dintelmannii
  • Cyathea herzogii
  • Cyatheaceae
  • Dicksoniaceae
  • endemism
  • hybrid