This species has slightly fleshy leaves, which are characteristic of the Zygophlebia+Enterosora clade of grammitid ferns.
Collection Data (W. Testo 1419)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Genus: Zygophlebia L. E. Bishop
- Species: Zygophlebia mathewsii (Kunze ex Mett.) L. E. Bishop
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 18-VIII-2017
- Primary Collector & #: W. Testo 1419
- Collection Party: with David Sanín, Gabriel Peñaloza, Sandra Urbano.
- Det. History: Michael Sundue, August, 2020
- Habitat: Bosque altoandino
- Habit: Epiphyte
- Specimen Locations: BRIT, HUA, MO, UC, VT
Additional Comments
Epiphytic in forest. Not common.
Collection Location
- Location: Reserva Natural Encano Andino – Pasto – El Encano – Nariño – Colombia.
- Coordinates: 1.074N, 77.121W
- Elevation: 2800 m
