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Article: A new species of Adiantum from Cuba.(Report)
- Article from:
- American Fern Journal
- Article date:
- April 1, 2009
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ABSTRACT.--Adiantum alomae is described from eastern Cuba. It is characterized by pubescence on all parts of the leaves and its small size. Its habitat is also distinctive, occurring on limestone cliffs and walls, usually facing and very near the sea, receiving salt spray. A key is given to differentiate it from the related Cuban endemic Adiantum sericeum, and illustrations of the distinctive characteristics of both species are presented.
KEY WORDS.--Adiantum alomae, Cuba, new species
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Adiantum is represented in Cuba by 23 species (Duek, 1971). These species grow mainly in gallery forest and secondary forest, from sea level to ca. 700 ...