Mycopteris taxifolia is the type species of the genus.
Collection Data (M. Sundue 2042)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Genus: Mycopteris Sundue
- Species: Mycopteris taxifolia (L.) Sundue
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 25-I-2010
- Primary Collector & #: M. Sundue 2042
- Collection Party: M. Sundue F. Axelrod, D. Conant & M. Lehnert
- Det. History: M. Sundue
- Habitat: Tropical rainforest
- Habit: Lithophyte
- Specimen Locations: NY, UPRRP
Additional Comments
Epipetric. Plants seen most commonly on rocks, occasionally on the bases of trees.
Collection Location
- Location: Sierra Luquillo El Yunque National Forest – – – – Puerto Rico.
- Coordinates: N 18° 18.14’ W 65° 47.24’
- Elevation: 2300 ft
Can we have every species of Mycopteris on this site, please? 😉