Trichomanes elegans

by Michael Sundue | Jan 5, 2015 | Ferns, New Collections | 0 comments

Trichomanes elegans is a member of Tricomanes subg. Davalliopsis which are unique in having laminae 3 cells thick and iridescent.

Collection data

Classification & Common Names

Class: Polypodiopsida
Family: Hymenophyllaceae
Genus: Trichomanes L.
Species: Trichomanes elegans Rich.

Collection Data

Collection Date: 4-I-2015
Primary collector: M. Sundue
Collected by: M. Sundue - W. Testo - E. Watkins - E. Sessa
Determined by: R. C. Moran
Habitat: Evergreen rainforest
Habit: Terrestrial

Collection Location

General location: Quebrada González - Braulio Carrillo National Park
Country: Costa Rica
State or Province: Limón
Municipality: Guápiles
Coordinates: ,
Elevation: 500 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!