Pelazoneuron ovatum (R.P. St. John) A.R. Smith & S.E. Fawcett var. ovatum . Common name: Ovate Maiden Fern. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: On coquina limestone (‘marl’) or in disturbed, calcareous areas. Distribution: E. SC south to s. FL, west to s. AL; Bahamas.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fawcett & Smith (2021); = Christella ovata (R.P. St. John) Á. Löve & D. Löve var. ovata — K4; = Cyclosorus ovatus (R.P.St.John) Mazumdar & Mukhopadyay var. ovatus; = n/a — RAB; = Thelypteris ovata R.P.St.John — POWO; = Thelypteris ovata R.P.St.John var. ovata — Bah, FNA2, NS; < Thelypteris ovata R.P.St.John — Fl1, WH3; > Thelypteris ovata R.P.St.John var. harperi (C.Chr.) R.P.St.John — Sf; > Thelypteris ovata R.P.St.John var. ovata — Sf; Thelypteris ovata R.P.St.John. Basionym: Thelypteris ovata R.P.St.John 1938
Links to other floras: = Thelypteris ovata var. ovata - FNA2
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Great Plains: FACW (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
Heliophily ⓘ: 2
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© Alan Cressler: Pelazoneuron ovatum var. ovatum, Devil's Mill Hopper, Alachua County, Florida 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
© Alan Cressler: Pelazoneuron ovatum var. ovatum, Panasoffkee Outlet River, Chert Ledges, Sumter County, Florida 3 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
© Alan Cressler: Pelazoneuron ovatum var. ovatum, Panasoffkee Outlet River, Chert Ledges, Sumter County, Florida 2 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
© Alan Cressler: Pelazoneuron ovatum var. ovatum (emerging frond), Myers Cave Ridge, Jackson County, Florida 2 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
© Alan Cressler: Pelazoneuron ovatum var. ovatum, Lizzie Hart Sink, Withlacoochee State Forest, Citrus County, Florida 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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