Didymoglossum tahitense

by | Jun 28, 2019 | Ferns | 0 comments

This is a spectacular Didymoglossum with peltate leaves that are tightly appressed to the lower trunks of trees. The involucres are turned up and point away from the trunk surface. The best way to collect it is to cut the bark off of the tree itself, otherwise the plants break into fragments. My flash failed me that day, but I managed to get these shots.

Collection data

Collection Data
  • Collection Date: 16-XI-2019
  • Collection Number: 4449
  • Primary collector: M. Sundue & H. Maraia
  • Collected by: Irene Engilis, Alan Hitch, Ed de Vogel, John Trochet, Nittya Semard, Allen Allison, Raymon Joshua, Kore Maraia, Dabio, Alois Gambia
  • Determined by: M. Sundue
  • Habitat: Castanopsis forest
  • Habit: Epiphyte
  • Specimen locations: LAE, VT
Collection Location

About the Author

<a href="https://www.fernsoftheworld.com/author/msundue/" target="_self">Michael Sundue</a>

Michael Sundue

My field work is centered in Colombia, and Papua New Guinea. I am based at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E). If you have any ferns that you want identified, please send them to me!

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