This species is common in southern Central America, and is distinguished by its relatively coarsely divided leaves and densely pubescent rachis.
Collection Data (W. Testo 988)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Genus: Megalastrum Holttum
- Species: Megalastrum macrotheca (Fée) A. R. Sm. & R. C. Moran
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 29-01-2016
- Primary Collector & #: W. Testo 988
- Collection Party: W. L. Testo and C. A. Lopez
- Det. History: W Testo, January 2016
- Habitat: Montane forest
- Habit: Terrestrial
- Specimen Locations: NY, PMA, VT
