Phlegmariurus polycarpos is among the smallest species of Phlegmariurus. It is a widespread epiphyte in middle elevation forests in the neotropics. This plant was growing on a fallen Quercus in a cow pasture at 2400m.
Collection Data (W. Testo 664)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Lycopodiopsida
- Family: Lycopodiaceae
- Genus: Phlegmariurus (Herter) Holub
- Species: Phlegmariurus polycarpos (Kunze) B. Øllg.
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- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 31-12-2014
- Primary Collector & #: W. Testo 664
- Collection Party: W.L. Testo with M.A. Sundue, D.S. Barrington, and N. Patel
- Det. History: WL Testo, 2014
- Habitat:
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Additional Comments
Epiphyte on fallen Quercus in pasture
Collection Location
- Location: Volcán Barva – – – Heredia – Costa Rica.
- Coordinates: 10.129N, 84.0965W
- Elevation: 2400m
