Introduced from tropical Asia, Macrothelypteris torresiana is widespread in tropical America. Even in remote localities, like P. N. Las Orquideas, it can be found in disturbed areas. The collection was made in the floodplain along a large stream.
Collection Data (M. Sundue 3275)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Thelypteridaceae
- Genus: Macrothelypteris (H. Ito) Ching
- Species: Macrothelypteris torresiana (Gaudich.) Ching
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 08-IX-2012
- Primary Collector & #: M. Sundue 3275
- Collection Party: M. Sundue, J. Betancur, P. Pedraza, G. Giraldo, M. Jaimes, E. Tineo, M. Londono, A. Duque, L. Arias
- Det. History: M. Sundue
- Habitat: Primary Forest
- Habit: Terrestrial
- Specimen Locations: COL, NY, VT
Additional Comments
Collection Location
- Location: Parque Nacional Natural Las Orquideas – – Frontino – Antioquia – Colombia.
- Coordinates: 6°38'20.7"N, 76°12'30.1"W
- Elevation:
