This amazing species of Adiantum is endemic to the humid forests of southern Bahia, Brazil. It is extremely rare and endangered, being known from less than five localities. Adiantum diphyllum is characterized by its continuous linear sori and copiously anastomosing veins, which are uncommon characters in the genus. The most similar species is A. adiantoides (J. Sm.) C. Chr. To know learn more about them, read Sundue & Prado (2005). Brittonia 57(2): 123-128.
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- A. diphyllum – habit1
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- A. diphyllum – habit2
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- A. diphyllum – habit3
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- A. diphyllum – young reddish leaf
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- A. diphyllum – leaves
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- A. diphyllum – anastomosing veins
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- A. diphyllum – fertile leaf, abaxially
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- A. diphyllum – fertile leaf, adaxially
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- A. diphyllum – shining black stipes
Collection Data (F.B. Matos 224)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Genus: Adiantum L.
- Species: Adiantum diphyllum (Fée) Maxon
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 29-I-2005
- Primary Collector & #: F.B. Matos 224
- Collection Party: A.M. Amorim, J.L. Paixão & S.C. Sant'Ana
- Det. History: F.B. Matos, 2005
- Habitat: Atlantic Forest
- Habit: Terrestrial
- Specimen Locations: CEPEC, UPCB
Additional Comments
Collection Location
- Location: Serra do Corcovado – – Almadina – Bahia – Brazil.
- Coordinates: -14.705833, -39.603333
- Elevation: 650-750 m
