Monograph of moranopteris (Polypodiaceae)

Abstract

Twenty-eight species and one hybrid are here recognized for Moranopteris, a grammitid genus from the Neotropics. An identification key is given, and for each species a description is provided, as well as full synonymy, discussion, illustration, distribution map, and a list of specimens examined. The Andean and Central American regions are primary centers of diversity of Moranopteris, with 14 and 12 species, respectively. The mountains of Coastal Brazil are an important secondary center of endemism and diversity for the genus.