The leaves of Antrophyum reticulatum growing in the shade are iridescent, and appear metallic blue. Leaves growing in more sun are green.
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- lower leaf surface with sori
Antrophyum reticulatum
Collection data
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Genus: Antrophyum Kaulf.
- Species: Antrophyum reticulatum (Forst. f.) Kaulf.
Collection Data
- Collection Date: XIII-2011
- Habitat: Primary Forest
- Habit: Lithophyte
Collection Location
- General location: Mossman Gorge
- Country: Australia
- State or Province: Queensland
- City: Mossman
- Coordinates: ,
About the Author
Michael Sundue
My field work is centered in Colombia, and Papua New Guinea. I am based at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E). If you have any ferns that you want identified, please send them to me!
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