Abstract
In the article a synopsis of the genus Anopteris (Prantl) Diels is given. The synopsis of Anopteris includes three species. For each species, the Latin name, basionym, nomenclatural citation, synonyms, information on locus classicus, type, habitat, and distribution are given. An original key for identification of the species of Anopteris is also prepared. The localities of occurrence of each species are precisely given.
Highlights
Representatives of Anopteris occur exclusively on the islands of Central America where they grow predominantly in rock crevices and on calcareous slopes at the elevation of 800 m a. s. l. or below.Position of Anopteris (Prantl) Diels in the present-day pteridological systems is not determined and the genus is being treated a member of the heterogenous Pteridaceae E.D.M
A synopsis is based on the revision of herbarium material of B, P, PE, and LE as well as relevant literature
Foug. t. 37, in turn based on a plant from near Anses a Pitre, district of Leogane, Haiti" (Proctor, 1985, Fig. 1)
Summary
Representatives of Anopteris occur exclusively on the islands of Central America where they grow predominantly in rock crevices and on calcareous slopes at the elevation of 800 m a. s. l. or below.Position of Anopteris (Prantl) Diels in the present-day pteridological systems is not determined and the genus is being treated a member of the heterogenous Pteridaceae E.D.M. Synopsis of the genus Anopteris (Pteridophyta, Pteridaceae) In the article a synopsis of the genus Anopteris (Prantl) Diels is given. The synopsis of Anopteris includes three species. Representatives of Anopteris occur exclusively on the islands of Central America where they grow predominantly in rock crevices and on calcareous slopes at the elevation of 800 m a.
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