Danaea alata
Danaea alata Sm.
Danaea alata Sm. is a species in the genus Danaea of the family Marattiaceae. It was first described in 1793 and is native to the Caribbean, including the Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, and regions such as Trinidad-Tobago and Venezuela.
Description
Danaea alata Sm. is a member of the fern family Marattiaceae, known for its large, leathery fronds. This species is distributed across several Caribbean islands and parts of northern South America. It was formally described in 1793 and is recognized within the genus Danaea, which includes several species of tropical ferns. The plant is found in the Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, Trinidad-Tobago, and Venezuela, where it grows in suitable tropical habitats.
Distribution
Caribbean · Leeward Is. · Trinidad-Tobago · Venezuela · Windward Is.
Synonyms
Danaea stenophyllaHeterodanaea stenophyllaDanaea fendleri
