The dark stellate hairs of the lower leaf surface help diagnose this species. These are formed by reduced scales that have marginal setae. Upon the petiole are broader scales with similar marginal setae. Diplazium protensum Rosenst. is a similar species.
Collection Data (M. Sundue & H. Maraia 4404)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Athyriaceae
- Genus: Diplazium Sw.
- Species: Diplazium stellatopilosum (Brause) Holttum
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 12-XI-2016
- Primary Collector & #: M. Sundue & H. Maraia 4404
- Collection Party: Irene Engilis, Alan Hitch, Ed de Vogel, John Trochet, Nittya Semard, Allen Allison, Raymon Joshua, Kore Maraia, Dabio, Alois Gambia
- Det. History: M. Sundue
- Habitat: Castanopsis forest
- Habit: Terrestrial
- Specimen Locations: LAE, VT
Additional Comments
Collection Location
- Location: Wild Dog Camp - former site of SINIVIT Wild Dog Mine – – – East New Britain – Papua New Guinea.
- Coordinates: S4.626160°, E152.044060°
- Elevation: 1355 m
