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- Adaxial leaf surface
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- Adaxial leaf surface
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- Adaxial leaf surface
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- Rhizome
Several species of Elaphoglossum have striking metallic-blue iridescent leaves. The coloration is caused by thin-film interference and may be an adaptation to low-light habitats.
Collection Data (M. Sundue 3303)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Genus: Elaphoglossum Schott ex J. Sm.
- Species: Elaphoglossum glabellum J. Sm.
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 9-IX-2012
- Primary Collector & #: M. Sundue 3303
- 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: Epiphyte
- Specimen Locations: COL, NY, VT
Additional Comments
Leaves metallic-blue iridescent
Collection Location
- Location: Parque Nacional Natural Las Orquideas – – Frontino – Antioquia – Colombia.
- Coordinates: 6°38'20.7"N, 76°12'30.1"W
- Elevation: 1700-1750 m
