Hecistopteris pinnatifida

(Hecistopteris pinnatifida)

Description

Hecistopteris pinnatifida is a fern species in the Vittarioideae subfamily of the Pteridaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Polypodiopsida

Order:Polypodiales

Family:Pteridaceae

Genus:Hecistopteris

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