Serpocaulon meniscifolium

by | Jan 7, 2014 | Ferns, New Collections | 0 comments

This species of Serpocaulon is endemic to eastern Brazil. It is characterized by pinnate laminae, segments conspicuously adnate on the acroscopic side, presence of hairs on the lamina, and ovate to lanceolate scales on the costal bases. Also note the white-dots (i.e., cretaceous hydathodes) on the lamina upper surface. Not all specimens have them, but it often helps on the id.

Collection data

Collection Data
  • Collection Date: 30-IV-2005
  • Collection Number: 544
  • Primary collector: F.B. Matos
  • Collected by: M.O. Oliveira
  • Determined by: F.B. Matos, 2007
  • Habitat: Atlantic Forest
  • Habit: Epiphyte
  • Specimen location: UPCB
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