Elaphoglossum molle is similar to E. paleaceum but differing by more abundant dark scales. There are several other species in this complex and my determination is provisional. Comments appreciated.
Elaphoglossum molle
Collection data
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Genus: Elaphoglossum Schott ex J. Sm.
- Species: Elaphoglossum molle (Sodiro) C.Chr.
Collection Data
- Collection Date: 05-VIII-2017
- Primary collector: M. Sundue
- Collected by: David Sanin, Weston Testo, Gabriel Bojaca
- Habitat: Bosque secundario
- Habit: Epiphyte
- Specimen location: VT
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!
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