Angiopteris crassipes
Angiopteris crassipes Wall. ex C.Presl
Angiopteris crassipes is a species of fern in the family Marattiaceae, native to regions including the Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, South-Central China, the East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tibet, and the West Himalaya. It was first described in 1845 by C.Presl, based on earlier work by Wall.
Description
This fern species belongs to the genus Angiopteris, which is characterized by large, leathery fronds and a distinct rhizome structure. It is found across a range of tropical and subtropical regions in South and Southeast Asia. The species is part of the Marattiaceae family, a group of ferns typically associated with moist, lowland habitats. The distribution of A. crassipes spans several countries and ecological zones, indicating a broad adaptability to varying environmental conditions. Its presence in both lowland and montane regions suggests a tolerance for diverse climatic settings. The species has been documented in botanical literature since its formal description in 1845.
Distribution
Andaman Is. · Assam · Bangladesh · China South-Central · East Himalaya · India · Myanmar · Nepal · Sri Lanka · Tibet · West Himalaya
Synonyms
Angiopteris arnottianaAngiopteris distansAngiopteris hookerianaAngiopteris hugelianaAngiopteris laciniataAngiopteris latifoliaAngiopteris mannianaAngiopteris plagiocarpaAngiopteris punctataMarattia pinnataAngiopteris fibrillosaAngiopteris crassipesAngiopteris pinnata
