Antrophyum was abundant in the Niah area. Most were epiphytes of moist forest with fairly large leaves. I was delighted to find this dwarf Antrophyum forming colonies upon the limestone ledges. The plants showed signs of desiccation tolerance.
Collection Data (M. Sundue S.110926)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Genus: Antrophyum Kaulf.
- Species: Antrophyum parvulum Bl.
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 24-II-2024
- Primary Collector & #: M. Sundue S.110926
- Collection Party: Michael Sundue, Peter Wilkie, Sadie Barber, Rantai Jawa, Johnny Angkabau
- Det. History: M. Sundue
- Habitat: Limestone formations, Lowland forest
- Habit: Lithophyte
- Specimen Locations: E, SAR
Additional Comments
Epipetric on limestone, forming dense gregarious colonies, in moderate sunlight, many plants clearly desiccated.
Collection Location
- Location: Niah National Park - Bukit Kasut – – Niah – Sarawak – Malaysia.
- Coordinates: 3° 47.8622' N, 113° 45.9773' E
- Elevation: 180 m
