This species belongs to E. sect. setosa, which is characterized by the presence of subulate scales and conspicuous hydathodes. Within this group, it can be recognized by brownish rhizome scales, linear-lanceolate sterile laminae with round bases and acuminate apices, and fertile laminae with abundant intersporangial scales.
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- E. lanceiforme – habitat
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- E. lanceiforme – habit
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- E. lanceiforme – leaf detail
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- E. lanceiforme – intersporangial scales
Collection Data (F.B. Matos 2085)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Genus: Elaphoglossum Schott ex J. Sm.
- Species: Elaphoglossum lanceiforme Mickel
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 16-I-2013
- Primary Collector & #: F.B. Matos 2085
- Collection Party: R.C. Moran, M. Sundue, and C. Taylor
- Det. History: F.B. Matos, II.2013.
- Habitat: Cloud forest, Secondary Forest
- Habit: Epiphyte
- Specimen Locations: NY, UPCB
Additional Comments
Collection Location
- Location: Camino Cerro Paraguas – – Coto Brus – Puntarenas – Costa Rica.
- Coordinates: 8.784722, -82.988056
- Elevation: 1500
