Oleandraceae - Crevice creepers
Ballings, P. (2026) Oleandraceae Flore d'Afrique Centrale Nouvelle Serie Meise Botanic Garden, Belgium
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
Description of the family
Terrestrial or lithophytic ferns. Rhizome scandent or wide-creeping, laterally branched. Stipe articulated. Fronds monomorphic, numerous, widely spaced, simple, deciduous, venation free. Sori circular, in a single row on either side of the midrib near costae; indusium kidney-shaped, opening outwards, homosporous. Comment: The genus Arthropteris has recently been put within the family of the Tectariaceae. Worldwide: 1 genus and c. 40 species worldwide. Mozambique: 1 genus and 1 taxon. |
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