Pteridophyta: Polypodiales
Tectariaceae
- Mother ferns and dotted ferns.
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Schelpe, E.A.C.L.E. (1970)
Pteridophyta Flora Zambesiaca
Description of the family
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. Worldwide: 8-15 genra, c. 230 species worldwide. Tanzania: 3 genera and 5 taxa. |
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