Elaphoglossum auripilum var. longipilosum Atehortúa

  • Authority

    Rojas Alvarado, Alexander F. 2009. Two new species and a new combination in sect. subsect. (Dropteridaceae) from Costa Rica and Panama. Brittonia. 61 (3): 293-300.

  • Family

    Dryopteridaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Elaphoglossum auripilum var. longipilosum Atehortúa

  • Discussion

    This species differs from Elaphoglossum auripilum by its longer stipe (3-5 mm long vs. 1-2 mm), longer costa scales (1.5 mm long vs. 1.0-1.5 mm), and glabrous costa abaxial blade surface (vs. sparsely hairy) (Figs. 3, 4, Table I).

  • Distribution

    - Costa Rica and Panama, known only from the Pacific side of Cordil- lera de Talamanca, Cerro Turrubares, and Fila Cruces, 1100-1800 m.

    Panamá Panama Central America| Costa Rica South America|