Philippine Journal of Science
150 (S1): 215-221, Special Issue on Biodiversity
ISSN 0031 – 7683
Date Received: 29 Sep 2020

Ophioderma subsessile (Ophioglossaceae), a New Snake
Tongue Fern Species from Mindanao, Philippines

Victor B. Amoroso^1,2*, Yvonne Love L. Cariño¹,
Joevina C. Nobleza¹, and Fulgent P. Coritico^1,2

¹Center for Biodiversity Research and Extension in Mindanao
²Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences
Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon 8710 Philippines

*Corresponding author: victorbamoroso@gmail.com

 

ABSTRACT

A new species of Ophioderma, O. subsessile, is described from Mindanao, Philippines. This species is characterized by its mostly longer trophophore than sporophore, sporophore peduncle subsessile with a distinct sterile appendage, and strobilus longer than the peduncle. A description, illustrations, and key to the species of Philippine Ophioderma are provided.