Pteridaceae of Reserva ecológica de Macaé de Cima, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract

In this paper is presented the taxonomic treatment of the familyPteridaceae in the Reserva of Macaé de Cima. In the area the family is represented by three species and two genera: Doryopteris acutiloba (Prantl) Diels, Pterisdecurrens C. Presl and P. deflexa Link. For each species are presented comments, descriptions, distribution, and illustrations as well as a key for its identification.