Tmesipteris truncata (R.Br.) Desv. APNI* Synonyms: Tmesipteris oblanceolata Copel. APNI*
Psilotum truncatum R.Br. APNI*
Description: Epiphytic or terrestrial plant, stems usually unbranched, 15–30 cm long, ridged at the base with 3 or 4 grooves; leaves smaller towards base and apex of stems.
Leaves oblong to narrow-linear, 15–25 mm long, 2–5 mm wide, apex truncate, the midvein ending in a fine point.
Synangia 3–5 mm long, with rather abruptly pointed apices or apices rarely rounded only.
Distribution and occurrence: in damp rock crevices or on trunks of Todea barbara, in rainforest or sandstone gullies; north from Mt Dromedary. NC CC SC CT; LHI, Qld.
NSW subdivisions: NC, CC, SC, CT, ST, LHI
Other Australian states: Qld
Text by Peter G. Wilson
Taxon concept: R.J. Chinnock (1998)
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