Leptopteris (Noun)
Meaning
Including some ferns sometimes placed in genus Todea.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Leptopteris is a genus of ferns in the family Osmundaceae, including some species sometimes placed in the genus Todea.
- The fossil record shows that Leptopteris existed during the Triassic period, and some species are still found in modern-day Australia and New Zealand.
- Leptopteris superba is a species of fern that is sometimes placed in the genus Todea, but is now generally accepted as a member of the Leptopteris genus.
- The genus Leptopteris is characterized by its unique fronds, which are often mistaken for those of the genus Todea.
- Some botanists argue that Leptopteris should be considered a subgenus of Todea, but most agree that it is a distinct genus within the Osmundaceae family.