Phanerosorus satmentosus, a member of the Matoniaceae that lives on limestone cliffs – the higher the better it seems. We were lucky to spot one individual that was just about collecting height, with the help of a swiss army knife at the end of a long pole. Like Matonia, its sori consists of 6-8 sporangia arranged in a circle and under a peltate indusium. It also has a polycyclic solenostele and a rhizome covered with hairs. But the branching pattern of its fronds is reminiscent of the Gleicheniaceae, with resting buds and pseudo-dichotomous branching.
Collection Data (T. Choo TC 72)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Matoniaceae
- Genus: Phanerosorus Copel.
- Species: Phanerosorus sarmentosus (Baker) Copel.
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 14-08-2014
- Primary Collector & #: T. Choo TC 72
- Collection Party: T. Choo and C.T. Chua
- Det. History:
- Habitat:
- Habit: Lithophyte
- Specimen Locations: BH, SAR, SING
Additional Comments
Growing on partially exposed limestone wall, about 5m above the ground.
I love your posts! Not so long ago, I came across this genus while filing plants in the herbarium. I was fascinated by it. It is very nice to see your photos of the living thing and its habitat. Thanks!
Nice find!