This species was frequent at this site, and forms large colonies low on tree trunks.
Collection Data (W. Testo 1444)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Genus: Elaphoglossum Schott ex J. Sm.
- Species: Elaphoglossum heteromorphum T. Moore
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 19-VIII-2017
- Primary Collector & #: W. Testo 1444
- Collection Party: 1.524N, 77.575W
- Det. History: W Testo, October, 2017
- Habitat: Riparian forest
- Habit: Epiphyte
- Specimen Locations: HUA
Additional Comments
Epiphytic fern with long-creeping rhizome.
Collection Location
- Location: Reserva Natural La Planada – Ricaurte – Resguardo Indígena Awa de Ricaurte – Nariño – Colombia.
- Coordinates: 1.524N, 77.575W
- Elevation: 1750 m
