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Hymenophyllum bivalve (G.Forst.) Sw.
Family Hymenophyllaceae
Hymenophyllum bivalve (G.Forst.) Sw. APNI*

Synonyms: Meringium bivalve (G.Forst.) Copel. APNI*
Hymenophyllum spathulatum Colenso APNI*

Description: Rhizome long-creeping, branched, wiry, sparsely covered with dark brown, appressed hairs.

Fronds usually to 30 cm long; stipe dark brown, not winged, to 11 cm long; rachis narrowly winged; lamina mostly 2-pinnate with secondary pinnae pinnatifid, glabrous, green, usually 5–20 cm long and 2.5–7 cm wide, margins toothed.

Sori marginal, terminal on short lateral segments, immersed at base; involucre ovate, tubular at base, obtusely angled at apex; receptacle included or slightly exserted.


Distribution and occurrence: Forms large patches on boulders or tree trunks, usually in rainforest above 300 m alt.
NSW subdivisions: NC, CC, NT, CT
Other Australian states: Qld
AVH map***

Text by Peter G. Wilson
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)


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