LECANOPTERIS LUZONENSIS

This member of the Polypodiaceae family was given this name by Elbert Hennipman in 1987. It is found on the Philippine island: Luzon, growing as an epiphyte with quite some water and sun. The caudex (-complex) can grow to 30 centimetres in diameter, the entire plant from twelve to 45 centimetres in height. The spores are yellow-brownish.

The genera name after some Lecan, but I fail to figure which one, or perhaps Greek lekane; 'bowl', and Latin pteris; 'fern'. The genera name Lecanopteris was introduced by Caspar Georg Reinwardt published in Flora 8, 1825. The species is named after the Philippine island: Luzon, where it is found. And one by Bruce Brethauer, Flickr.com. A large caudex (-complex) from Stringeplants.com.