Dennstaedtia obtusifolia

by wtesto | Nov 12, 2015 | Ferns, New Collections | 2 comments

This species of Dennstaedtia is widespread in the Neotropics, ranging from the Dominican Republic to Bolivia. This plant was growing along an old worn trail in disturbed woods adjacent to a pasture.

: Dave Barrington (left) and Michael Sundue (right) with the plant.

: Rhizome stelar architecture

: Rhizome and petiole bases

: Leaf underside with marginal sori

: Underside of leaf

: Leaf

Collection data

Classification & Common Names

Class: Polypodiopsida
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Genus: Dennstaedtia Moore
Species: Dennstaedtia obtusifolia (Willd.) T. Moore

Collection Data

Collection Date: 31-12-2014
Primary collector: W. Testo
Collected by: W.L. Testo, M. Sundue, D. Barrington, N. Patel
Habitat: Montane forest
Habit: Terrestrial
Specimen locations: CR, VT

Collection Location

General location: Volcán Barva
Country: Costa Rica
State or Province: Heredia
Coordinates: ,
Elevation: 2500m

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About the Author

wtesto

I am a postdoc at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. I am interested in fern and lycophyte diversity, especially in the American tropics.

2 Comments

Hugo Navarrete on October 20, 2016 at 4:11 pm

I think that the name that correspond to this plant is Dennstaedtia obtusifolia. D. arborescens is a non applicable name.

Hugo Navarrete
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Michael Sundue on October 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm

Thanks Hugo! I will update the determination and attribute it to you.
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