Salpichlaena thalassica differs from S. volubilis by its more blue-green lamina and longer-stalked basal fertile segments. It tends to occur at higher elevations. This particular plant has pinnate-pinnatifid fertile fronds. This is not typical and may be a teratological form.
Collection Data (M. Sundue 3413)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Blechnaceae
- Genus: Salpichlaena J. Sm.
- Species: Salpichlaena thalassica Grayum & R.C. Moran
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 15-I-2013
- Primary Collector & #: M. Sundue 3413
- Collection Party: M. Sundue R. C. Moran & F. B. Matos
- Det. History: M. Sundue
- Habitat: Remnant forest
- Habit: Climber, Terrestrial
- Specimen Locations: VT
Additional Comments
Collection Location
- Location: Camino Cerro Paraguas – – – Puntarenas – Costa Rica.
- Coordinates: 8° 47' 7'' N, 82° 57' 32'' W
- Elevation: 1200 m
