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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
Schelpe, E.A.C.L.E. (1970) Pteridophyta Flora Zambesiaca
Terrestrial or lithophytic ferns. Rhizome short and erect or widely creeping, with scales. Fronds monomorphic,tufted or widely spaced; simple to 2-pinnate, lower pinnae often basiscopically developed, often with proliferating buds along the lamina axes; veins pinnately branched, free or anastomosing. Sori circular; indusium peltate or reniform, homosporus. Comment: The genera Megalastrum and Ctenitis have recently been put within the family of the Dryopteridaceae. Worldwide: 8-15 genra, c. 230 species worldwide. Mozambique: 2 genera and 3 taxa. |
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Arthropteris J. Sm. | Description, Image |
Tectaria Cav. | Description, Image |
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