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Danaea leprieurii

Danaea leprieurii Kunze
Danaea leprieurii
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Danaea leprieurii is a species in the genus Danaea, belonging to the family Marattiaceae. It was first described in 1843 by Kunze. This fern is native to South America and parts of northern South America, including regions such as Amazonas, Antioquia, Caquetá, Cauca, Chocó, Magdalena, Meta, Putumayo, as well as Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname. It is also found in the Parque Nacional Natural Cahuinarí and Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena.

Description

Danaea leprieurii is a member of the Marattiaceae family, a group of ferns with a long evolutionary history. The species is widely distributed across several South American countries and is known to occur in both protected and natural regions. Its presence in national parks such as Parque Nacional Natural Cahuinarí and Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena highlights its occurrence in ecologically significant areas. The species has been recognized in botanical studies since its formal publication in 1843.

Distribution

BR · Parque Nacional Natural Cahuinarí | Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena · South America · Amazonas, Antioquia, Caquetá, Cauca, Chocó, Magdalena, Meta, Putumayo · Bolivia · Brazil North · Brazil West-Central · Ecuador · French Guiana · Guyana · Peru · Suriname

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