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Polypodium macaronesicum

Polypodium macaronesicum A.E.Bobrov
Polypodium macaronesicum
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Polypodium macaronesicum is a species in the genus Polypodium, belonging to the family Polypodiaceae. It was described by A.E. Bobrov in 1964 and is native to the Macaronesian region.

Description

Polypodium macaronesicum is a fern species within the family Polypodiaceae, first published in 1964 by A.E. Bobrov. Its natural distribution includes the islands of Madeira, Desertas, Madeira Island, Porto Santo, the Azores, the Canary Islands, and parts of Spain. This species is part of the genus Polypodium, which is characterized by its leathery fronds and epiphytic or terrestrial growth habits. The species is primarily found in the Macaronesian archipelagos, where it grows in humid, shaded environments typical of these oceanic islands.

Distribution

Madeira · Desertas · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · Azores · Canary Is. · Spain

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