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Flora of Espírito Santo: Saccolomataceae

Abstract

As part of the Flora of Espírito Santo project, we present the taxonomic treatment of the fern family Saccolomataceae, with a key, descriptions, illustrations, and a list of examined specimens. Two species of Saccoloma occur in the state of Espírito Santo: S. elegans and S. nigrescens. Both species are endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest.

Key words
Atlantic Rainforest; early diverging leptosporangiates; endemic ferns; Saccoloma; Southeastern Brazil

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