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Astralopteris
Taxonomy
Astralopteris was named by Tidwell et al. (1967). It is not extant. Its type is Astralopteris coloradoca.
It was assigned to Polypodiaceae by Blazer (1975).
It was assigned to Polypodiaceae by Blazer (1975).
Species
A. coloradoca (type species)
Synonymy list
| Year | Name and author |
|---|---|
| 1967 | Astralopteris Tidwell et al. |
| 1975 | Astralopteris Blazer |
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If no rank is listed, the taxon is considered an unranked clade in modern classifications. Ranks may be repeated or presented in the wrong order because authors working on different parts of the classification may disagree about how to rank taxa.
Diagnosis
No diagnoses are available
Measurements
No measurements are available
No ecological data are available
Age range: Cenomanian or 100.50000 to 93.90000 Ma
Collections (2 total)
| Time interval | Ma | Country or state | Original ID and collection number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cenomanian | USA (Utah) | A. coloradica (31968) | |
| Middle Cenomanian - Late/Upper Cenomanian | USA (Utah) | A. coloradica (103148) |