124.400 Crepidomanes (C. Presl ) C. Presl

Crouch, N.R., Klopper, R.R., Burrows, J.E. & Burrows, S.M. (2011) Ferns of Southern Africa, A comprehensive guide Struik Nature

Roux, J.P. (2001) Conspectus of Southern African Pteridophyta. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report 13

Roux, J.P. (2009) Synopsis of the Lycopodiophyta and Pteridophyta of Africa, Madagascar and neighbouring islands

Description of the genus

Rhizome widely creeping, irregularly branched, densely covered with dark hairs and root-like shoots present. Fronds spaced, often distally winged, 2- or 3-pinnatifid, venation anadromous, free, with or without false veinlets. Sori terminal on the veins, solitary at the apex of the ultimate segments, tubular; involucre cup-shaped, usually with a bilabiate mouth, receptacles exserted.

Derivation of name: krepis: slipper,manes: cup-shaped; referring to the form of the involucre

Worldwide: c. 30 species, palaeotropical and north temperate distribution

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SpeciesFZ divisionsContent
frappieri (Cordem.) J.P. RouxDescription
melanotrichum (Schltdl.) J.P. RouxN,Z,MSDescription, Image

Other sources of information about Crepidomanes:

Flora of Zimbabwe: Crepidomanes
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Crepidomanes
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Crepidomanes
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Crepidomanes
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Crepidomanes
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Crepidomanes

Copyright: Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten, Petra Ballings and Stefaan Dondeyne 2007-13

Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Dondeyne, S. (2013). Flora of Mozambique: Genus page: Crepidomanes.
http://www.mozambiqueflora.com/speciesdata/genus.php?genus_id=16, retrieved 20 June 2013

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