Phanerosorus sarmentosus

by | Dec 3, 2014 | Ferns, New Collections | 2 comments

Phanerosorus satmentosus, a member of the Matoniaceae that lives on limestone cliffs – the higher the better it seems. We were lucky to spot one individual that was just about collecting height, with the help of a swiss army knife at the end of a long pole. Like Matonia, its sori consists of 6-8 sporangia arranged in a circle and under a peltate indusium. It also has a polycyclic solenostele and a rhizome covered with hairs. But the branching pattern of its fronds is reminiscent of the Gleicheniaceae, with resting buds and pseudo-dichotomous branching.

Collection data

Classification & Common Names
Collection Data
  • Collection Date: 14-08-2014
  • Primary collector: T. Choo
  • Collected by: T. Choo and C.T. Chua
  • Habit: Lithophyte
  • Specimen locations: BH, SAR, SING
Collection Location
Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
  • Country: Malaysia
  • State or Province: Sarawak
  • Coordinates: ,
  • Elevation: 44 m

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  1. Fernando Matos

    I love your posts! Not so long ago, I came across this genus while filing plants in the herbarium. I was fascinated by it. It is very nice to see your photos of the living thing and its habitat. Thanks!

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