This species is widespread in the tropical Andes and hybridizes with several other Pleopeltis species.
Collection Data (W. Testo 1356)
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Genus: Pleopeltis Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
- Species: Pleopeltis buchtienii (H. Christ & Rosenst.) A. R. Sm.
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s):
General Collection Data
- Date: 09-VIII-2017
- Primary Collector & #: W. Testo 1356
- Collection Party: David Sanín, Alexandre Salino, William Bravo Pedraza, Lucas Lima.
- Det. History: M. Sundue 2021
- Habitat: Bosque secundario
- Habit: Terrestrial
- Specimen Locations: BRIT, HUA, VT
Additional Comments
Terrestrial on dry rocky bank in disturbed area.
Collection Location
- Location: entre Arcabuco y SFF Iguaque – – Iguaque – Boyacá – Colombia.
- Coordinates: 5.734N, 73.473W
- Elevation: 2250 m
I believe this is Pleopeltis buchtienii based on the sparse scales and laminae shape. I will update the det.