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A species from Mexico and central America. There is significant doubt about the identity of the plant in cultivation
(this one) which is believed to be W.semicordata. Tim Pyner wrote in 'The Plantsman': "Woodwardia martinezii is a small species endemic to a limited area of Mexico. It has a creeping rhizome, short, triangular fronds on relatiely long stipes, and long sori that occur alongside all the major veins of the frond. It is taxonomically rather isolated, with its closest relations in Asia. A very attractive fern, it would be a valuable addition to gardens. Although W.martinezii is alleged to be in cultivation, this is incorrect and it has probably never been introduced. The fern grown as that species is W. semicordata, which occurs in mountainous areas of Mexico." Plants of the World online says: "The native range of this species is Mexico (Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz). It grows primarily in the subtropical biome." iNaturalist has pictures of the frond of the species in habitat. |
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