Didymoglossum reptans

by Michael Sundue | Feb 4, 2014 | Ferns, New Collections, PNN Las Orquideas | 0 comments

Trichomanes Didymoglossum Sundue 3356 10

Its hard not to be charmed by Didymoglossum. The abundant false veins help to diagnose this species. It is found at mid-elevations throughout tropical America.

Collection data

Classification & Common Names

Class: Polypodiopsida
Family: Hymenophyllaceae
Genus: Didymoglossum Desv.
Species: Didymoglossum reptans (Sw.) C. Presl

Collection Data

Collection Date: 11-IX-2012
Primary collector: M. Sundue
Collected by: M. Sundue, J. Betancur, P. Pedraza, G. Giraldo, M. Jaimes, E. Tineo, M. Londono, A. Duque, L. Arias
Habit: Epiphyte
Specimen locations: COL, NY, VT

Collection Location

Frontino, Antioquia, Colombia

General location: Parque Nacional Natural Las Orquideas
Country: Colombia
State or Province: Antioquia
Municipality: Frontino
Coordinates: ,
Elevation: 1700-1750 m

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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!