Brackenridge, W.D. (1854), United States Exploring Expedition. Botany, Cryptogamia, Filices 16: 65 [tax. nov.]

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• APC Dist.: Qld

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• Type: "Ovolau, Fiji, 1838–1842, W.D.Brackenridge s.n., Wilkes Expl. Exped. 6 (holo: US 00134496!)."

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