Its hard to capture the enormous size of this fern in a photograph.
Collection Data (M. Sundue 5143)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Genus: Megalastrum Holttum
- Species: Megalastrum pulverulentum (Poir.) A. R. Sm. & R. C. Moran
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 2-II-2022
- Primary Collector & #: M. Sundue 5143
- Collection Party: Alejandra Vasco, Weston Testo, Sarah Morris, Susana Vega, Jonatan Castro, Verónica Bedoya, Alejandro Marín, Arcangel Gómez
- Det. History: M. Sundue
- Habitat: Montane forest
- Habit: Epiphyte, Terrestrial
- Specimen Locations: BRIT, F, HUA, VT
Additional Comments
Rhizome massive, erect. Leaves to ca. 4 m long, 4-pinnate. Petiole base with elongate tortuous orange scales. In open disturbed area. Uncommon.
Collection Location
- Location: Parque Nacional Natural Tatamá – – Santuario – Risaralda – Colombia.
- Coordinates: 5.126345, -76.035816
- Elevation: 2581 m
