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Eupodium kaulfussii

Eupodium kaulfussii J.Sm.
Eupodium kaulfussii
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Eupodium kaulfussii is a species in the genus Eupodium, family Marattiaceae, first described by J.Sm. in 1842.

Description

Eupodium kaulfussii belongs to the fern family Marattiaceae and is part of the genus Eupodium. It was formally described and published in 1842 by the author J.Sm. This species is part of a group of ferns characterized by their large, leathery fronds and relatively primitive reproductive structures. The genus Eupodium is known for its tropical and subtropical distribution, and its members are typically found in moist, shaded environments. The species is named in honor of the botanist or individual associated with its discovery or study.

Synonyms

Marattia kaulfussiiEupodium kaulfussii var. acuminatumEupodium kaulfussii var. macropterumMarattia laevisMarattia alata

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