Elaphoglossum pteropus D.H.Christ

  • Authority

    Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.

  • Family

    Dryopteridaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Elaphoglossum pteropus D.H.Christ

  • Description

    Species Description - Plants epiphytic. Rhizomes short-creeping, covered with light beige scales 3-4 X 1 mm. Sterile fronds with petiole 9-16 cm long, light brown, with sparse scales similar to those of rhizome; blade elliptic, 15-25 x 3.5-5 cm, acuminate at apex, decurrent at base, with sparse, linear, ciliate scales at base.- Fertile fronds with petiole 15 cm long; blade 8-10 X 1 cm.

    Distribution and Ecology - In lowland and cloud forest.