Collection Data (J.H. Nitta 863)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Genus: Pteris L.
- Species: Pteris altissima Poir.
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 23-I-2011
- Primary Collector & #: J.H. Nitta 863
- Collection Party: Freddy Castillo
- Det. History: J.H. Nitta and A.R. Smith 2011
- Habitat: Cloud forest
- Habit: Terrestrial
- Specimen Locations: CR, UC
Additional Comments
Terrestrial on steep hillside above creek. Rare. 7-8 pinna pairs. Stipe ca. 1 m. Three sheets/specimen: stipe, middle pinna, apex. Site: Ocotea area.
Collection Location
- Location: Nectandra Cloud Forest Preserve – La Balsa – Alajuela – San Ramon – Costa Rica.
- Coordinates: ca. N10.183° W84.516°
- Elevation: ca. 1000 m
