Ophioglossum palmatum L.

  • Filed As

    Ophioglossaceae
    Ophioglossum palmatum L.

  • Collector(s)

    T. W. Henkel 6002 with R. Williams & P. Mutchnick, 20 Oct 1994

  • Location

    Guyana. Potaro-Siparuni. Pakaraima Mts.; Sukabi River (tributary of Ireng), above Ando Falls.

  • Habitat

    Sheetrock savanna and clusiaceous fringing forest. Sand soils.

  • Description

    Herb, epiphyte. Epiphytic fern; rachis light maroon at base; frond succulent; "sori" cream. On tree bole.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 803734

    Occurrence ID: 29d858bc-8d8d-47ed-aa8e-9fbd0e15b534

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • State/Province

    Potaro-Siparuni

  • Locality

    Pakaraima Mts.; Sukabi River (tributary of Ireng), above Ando Falls.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 800 m. (2625 ft.)

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PLANTS OF THE GUIANAS
Ophioglossum palmatum L.
Det. D.B. Lellinger & G. McKee, 1997
GUYANA. Region: Potaro-Siparuni. Pakaraima Mts; Sukabi
R. (tributary of Ireng), above Ando Falls. 05°10'N,
60°10'W. Elev. 800 m. Sheetrock savanna and
clusiaceous fringing forest; sand soils. Epiphytic
fern; rachis light maroon at base; frond succulent;
"sori" cream. On tree bole, in creekside forest.
Henkel, T.W. 6002	20 October 1994
With: R. Williams, P. Mutchnick
SMITHSONIAN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF THE GUIANAS
PROGRAM - U.S. NATIONAL HERBARIUM (US)
00803734