Hymenophyllum axsmithii
Taxonavigation
[edit]| Taxonavigation: Hymenophyllales |
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Familia: Hymenophyllaceae
Subfamilia: Hymenophylloideae
Genus: Hymenophyllum
Species:†Hymenophyllum axsmithii
Name
[edit]†Hymenophyllum axsmithii Pigg, D.R. Greenw., Sundue, & DeVore 2021
Type locality
[edit]- Early Eocene, Ypresian; Eocene Okanogan Highlands; Boot Hill (UWBM Location B4131), Tom Thumb Tuff Member, Klondike Mountain Formation, Republic, Washington, USA
Type material
[edit]- Holotype:SR 05-15-13
- Repository: Stonerose Interpretive Center and Eocene Fossil Beds, Republic, Ferry County, Washington, USA
Etymology
[edit]- A patronym honoring Brian J. Axsmith for his many works in paleobotany, including the description of the oldest member of Hymenophyllaceae the Triassic Hopetedia praetermissa.
Distribution
[edit]Eocene
- Ypresian
- Eocene Okanagan Highlands
- Tom Thumb tuff, Klondike Mountain Formation, Republic, Ferry County, Washington, USA
References
[edit]Primary references
[edit]- Pigg K.B.; DeVore M.L.; Greenwood D.R.; Sundue M.A.; Schwartsburd P.; Basinger J.F. 2021. Fossil Dennstaedtiaceae and Hymenophyllaceae from the Early Eocene of the Pacific Northwest. International Journal of Plant Sciences 182(9): 793–807. doi:10.1086/715633.
Links
[edit]- IFPNI International Editorial Board 2014–2025. The International Fossil Plant Names Index. Hymenophyllum axsmithii. Published online. Accessed: 2025 Sep 15.
