Elaphoglossum glabellum

by Michael Sundue | May 12, 2014 | Ferns, New Collections, PNN Las Orquideas | 0 comments

: Adaxial leaf surface

: Adaxial leaf surface

: Adaxial leaf surface

: Habit

: Abaxial leaf surface

: Rhizome

Several species of Elaphoglossum have striking metallic-blue iridescent leaves. The coloration is caused by thin-film interference and may be an adaptation to low-light habitats.

Collection data

Classification & Common Names

Class: Polypodiopsida
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Genus: Elaphoglossum Schott ex J. Sm.
Species: Elaphoglossum glabellum J. Sm.

Collection Data

Collection Date: 9-IX-2012
Collection Number: 3303
Primary collector: M. Sundue
Collected by: M. Sundue, J. Betancur, P. Pedraza, G. Giraldo, M. Jaimes, E. Tineo, M. Londono, A. Duque, L. Arias
Determined by: M. Sundue
Habitat: Primary Forest
Habit: Epiphyte
Specimen locations: COL, NY, VT

Collection Location

Frontino, Antioquia, Colombia

General location: Parque Nacional Natural Las Orquideas
Country: Colombia
State or Province: Antioquia
Municipality: Frontino
Coordinates: ,
Elevation: 1700-1750 m

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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!