The large 3-pinnate leaves and pale scales help diagnose this species. I have seen it growing terrestrially and as an epiphyte.
Collection Data (M. Sundue & H. Maraia 4426)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Genus: Polystichum Roth
- Species: Polystichum moluccense (Bl.) T. Moore
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 08-XI-2016
- Primary Collector & #: M. Sundue & H. Maraia 4426
- Collection Party: Irene Engilis, Alan Hitch, Ed de Vogel, John Trochet, Nittya Semard, Allen Allison, Raymon Joshua, Kore Maraia, Dabio, Alois Gambia
- Det. History: M. Sundue
- Habitat: Castanopsis forest
- Habit: Epiphyte
- Specimen Locations: LAE, VT
Additional Comments
Collection Location
- Location: Wild Dog Camp - former site of SINIVIT Wild Dog Mine – – – East New Britain – Papua New Guinea.
- Coordinates: S4.62616° E152.04406°
- Elevation: 1335 m
