Hecistopteris pumila (A.Spreng.) J.Sm.
Descripción
Rhizome scales linear, 1–1.5 X 0.1 mm; fronds clumped, 1–2 cm long, monomorphic or somewhat dimorphic, the fertile usually larger; stipes 1⁄3–2⁄3 the frond length; blades 1–2-forked at the tip; sori along the distal portions of the veins; paraphyses uniseriate, 0.3 mm long; spores whitish green.A
Forma de vida
EpífitaA
Ejemplar revisado
Oax (Hallberg 1293, NY, US; Mickel 6440, NY, UC).A
Elevación
400 – 600 mA
Ecología y Hábitat
On fallen logs in wet undisturbed forests of Atlantic slope.A
Categoría IUCN
No incluidaB
Categoría NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010
No incluidaC
Discusión taxonómica
Because of its small size this species is difficult to find, and may be more widespread than current records indicate. It is colonial in nature, by virtue of proliferous thread-like roots that give rise to new plants. It is not easily confused with any other fern species.A