Elaphoglossum ciliatum

by Joel Nitta | May 24, 2021 | Ferns, Florula, Nectandra | 0 comments

Collection data (J.H. Nitta, 783 )

Classification & Common Names

Class: Polypodiopsida
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Genus: Elaphoglossum Schott ex J. Sm.
Species: Elaphoglossum ciliatum (C. Presl) T. Moore

Collection Data

Collection Date: 17-I-2011
Collection Number: 783
Primary collector: J.H. Nitta
Determined by: J.H. Nitta and A.R. Smith 2011
Habitat: Cloud forest
Habit: Lithophyte
Specimen locations: CR, UC
Observations: Epipetric. No fertile material. Site: rock wall at entrance to Nectandra.

Elaphoglossum ciliatum

Collection Location

General location: Nectandra Cloud Forest Preserve
Country: Costa Rica
State or Province: San Ramon
City: La Balsa
Municipality: Alajuela
Coordinates: 10.1856336593628,-84.5078811645508
Elevation: 1095 m

About the Author

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