Portion of mature Frond— upper side. 



PLATYLOMA FLEXUOSA. 

 J. Smith. Kaulfuss. Moore. Hooker. 



PLATE XXV. VOL. III. 



Pellcea flexuosa, 

 Allosorus flexuosus, 

 Pteris flexuosa, 

 " cor data, 



LiNKanjs. Fee. J. Smith. 



Kaulfuss. Kunze. 



Peesl. Kaulfuss. Hookee. Willdenow. 



Lixk, {not Cayaxilles.) 



Platyloma — Broad- edge. 



Flexuosa — Zig- zag. 



One of the most beautiful of the exotic Ferns; its climbing 

 habit, the splendid green colour of its pinnules, elegant habit, 

 and broad dark sori are all recommendations that should place 

 the Platyloma flexuosa in every collection, however small. 



It does not seem difficult to manage, but should be kept 

 clear from thrips, which seems particularly fond of the Platy- 

 lomas, and can soon weaken the plants so materially, that it 

 occupies months for them to regain their strength. 



A deciduous warm greenhouse or stove Fern. 



Native of Peru and Columbia. 



Raised from spores at the Royal Gardens, Kew, in the year 

 1838. 



The fronds are three or four times pinnate, the branches 



