Pteris vittata

Matos, Fernando B., Bohn, Amabily & Labiak, Paulo H., 2020, The ferns and lycophytes of Reserva Natural Guaricica, Antonina, Paraná, Brazil, Check List 16 (1), pp. 183-206 : 196

Pteris vittata L.

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Examined material. BRAZIL • 1 specimen; Fazenda Santa Olímpia ; 25°16′45″S, 048°43′57″W; alt. 15 m; 27 Aug. 2017; F.B. Matos & J. Pontes 2605 leg.; UPCB44195 • 1 specimen; Estrada Cacatu-Guaraqueçaba , proprie- dade do Sr. Jandir; 25°18′38″S, 048°41′01″W; alt. 15 m; 29 May 2019; F.B. Matos et al. 2614 leg.; UPCB44189 .

Identification. Characterized by the compact stems with yellowish scales, the densely scaly petioles, the 1-pinnate blades with linear pinnae, and the free veins. Sori linear and continuous on a submarginal connecting vein, protected by the reflexed margin of the blade (false indu- sium). Not easily confused with any other fern from the area.

Distribution and habitat. Native to eastern Asia, frequently introduced and naturalized in the New World tropics and subtropics. Epipetric in sunny and open places, particularly on masonry walls and concrete structures. Also recorded as terrestrial outside the RPPN, usually in calcareous soil.

Order Polypodiales (suborder Aspleniineae H.Schneid. & C.J.Rothf. ), Blechnaceae Newman