Its hard to capture the enormous size of this fern in a photograph.

Collection Data (M. Sundue 5143)

Classification & Common Names

General Collection Data
  • Date: 2-II-2022
  • Primary Collector & #: M. Sundue 5143
  • Collection Party: Alejandra Vasco, Weston Testo, Sarah Morris, Susana Vega, Jonatan Castro, Verónica Bedoya, Alejandro Marín, Arcangel Gómez
  • Det. History: M. Sundue
  • Habitat: Montane forest
  • Habit: Epiphyte, Terrestrial
  • Specimen Locations: BRIT, F, HUA, VT
Additional Comments

Rhizome massive, erect. Leaves to ca. 4 m long, 4-pinnate. Petiole base with elongate tortuous orange scales. In open disturbed area. Uncommon.

Collection Location