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Marattia laxa

Marattia laxa Kunze
Marattia laxa
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Marattia laxa is a species in the genus Marattia, belonging to the family Marattiaceae. It was first described in 1845 by Kunze. The species is native to Middle America, including countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest, and Panamá.

Description

Marattia laxa is a member of the fern family Marattiaceae. It is distributed across several regions in Middle America, including Costa Rica, Honduras, parts of Mexico (Central, Gulf, and Southwest), and Panamá. The species was formally described in 1845 by Kunze, contributing to the taxonomic classification of the genus Marattia. This species is part of a group of ferns characterized by their unique morphology and ecological adaptations to tropical and subtropical environments.

Distribution

Middle America · Costa Rica · Honduras · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Southwest · Panamá

Synonyms

Gymnotheca laxa

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