A Generic Classification of the Thelypteridaceae
Author
Fawcett, Susan
Author
Smith, Alan R.
text
2021
BRIT Press
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
book
10.17348/jbrit.v15.i2.1206
14111022
Goniopteris venusta
(Heward) Pic.Serm. var.
usitata
(Jenman) S.E. Fawc. & A.R. Sm.
,
comb. nov.
—
Nephrodium usitatum
Jenman, J. Bot.
17:261.1879
.—
Thelypteris venusta
var.
usitata
(Jenman) Proctor
Both varieties of
Goniopteris venusta
are endemic to
Jamaica
and are usually distinct from each other. However, intermediate forms are known, so we follow
Proctor (1985)
in recognizing this taxon at varietal rank, pending further study.