Doryopteris palmata
Doryopteris palmata (Willd.) J.Sm.

Doryopteris palmata (Willd.) J.Sm. is a fern species in the Pteridaceae family, first described in 1841. It is native to several regions in Colombia, including Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz, Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cauca, Cesar, Cundinamarca, La Guajira, Huila, Magdalena, Norte de Santander, and Tolima.
Description
Doryopteris palmata is a member of the Pteridaceae family, a group of ferns commonly known as the maidenhair fern family. The species is found in various Colombian departments, where it grows in suitable habitats. Its distribution includes both protected and non-protected areas, with a notable presence in Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz. The species was first published in 1841 and has since been recognized under its current scientific name.
Distribution
Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz · Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cauca, Cesar, Cundinamarca, La Guajira, Huila, Magdalena, Norte de Santander, Tolima
Synonyms
Doryopteris pedata var. palmataPteris palmataLitobrochia palmataPteris pedata var. palmataDoryopteris pedata subsp. palmataDoryopteris mayorisPteris pedata var. gemmiparaPteris palmata var. angustilobaHemionitis achariorum


