Hypolepis poeppigii explained

Hypolepis poeppigii is a fern species in the family Dennstaedtiaceae that has no common name. It is native to Chile and the Falkland Islands.^[1]

It was first described by German botanist Georg Heinrich Mettenius, but his description was not considered validly published, and American botanist William Ralph Maxon later described the species in a valid publication.^[2]

Description

Hypolepis poeppigii has either individual antheridia or antheridia grouped on an antheridiophore.^[3]

Distribution

Hypolepis poeppigii is native to central and southern Chile.

Bibliography

• Book: Heusser, C. J.. Ice Age Southern Andes: A Chronicle of Palaeoecological Events. 2003. Elsevier. 9780080534381. .

Notes and References

1. Web site: Updated Vascular Plant Checklist and Atlas for the Falkland Islands, 2014 . Rebecca Upson and Richard Lewis. . 25 April 2023.
2. Web site: Hypolepis poeppigii. Encyclopedia of Life. September 16, 2015.
3. Gametophytic Phase of Two Neotropical Ferns, Dennstaedtia globulifera (Poir.) Hieron and Hypolepis poeppigii Mett. ex Maxon (Dennstaedtiaceae). Plant Systematics and Evolution. May 2014. 300. 5. 909. Martínez, O. G.. Chambi, C. J.. Avilés, Z.. 10.1007/s00606-013-0930-7.