Metaxya rostrata
Metaxya rostrata (Kunth) C.Presl
Metaxya rostrata is a fern species in the family Metaxyaceae, found in the neotropics. It is known for its large fronds, which can reach lengths of 1–2 m.
Description
Metaxya rostrata (Kunth) C.Presl is a fern native to regions in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. Its distribution spans several protected areas such as Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete, Parque Nacional Natural Yaigojé Apaporis, and others. The species was first described in 1836 and belongs to the genus Metaxya. It is distinguished by its large fronds, which can grow up to 2 meters in length.
Distribution
BR · Parque Nacional Natutral de Amacayacu | ReservaNacional Natural Puinawai | ReservaNacional Natural Nukak | Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete | Parque Nacional Natural Yaigojé Apaporis | Parque Nacional Natural Cahuinarí | Parque Nacional Na · Girón · Amazonas, Antioquia, Bolívar, Boyacá, Caquetá, Cauca, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Guainía, Guaviare, Meta, Norte de Santander, Valle, Vaupés, Vichada · Departamentos del Caquetá y Guaviare: Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete · Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete (PNNSCh) · Brazil North · Colombia · Peru · Venezuela · Leticia · Archipiélago de Cuba
Synonyms
Alsophila blechnoidesCyathea blechnoidesPolypodium humboldtiiAspidium rostratumAmphidesmium rostratumAlsophila rostrataAmphidesmium blechnoidesPolypodium blechnoidesPolypodium rostratum