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124.800 Abrodictyum
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. (2009) Synopsis of the Lycopodiophyta and Pteridophyta of Africa, Madagascar and neighbouring islands
Description of the genus
Rhizome erect or short-creeping, covered with brown to blackish hairs, roots numerous and robust. Fronds 3 to 4 pinnate, first set of veins arise apically from the midrib towards the apex. Sori tubular, involucre truncate, receptacles long exserted. Derivation of name: Abros: soft, dictyon: netted; the fronds of some species have a lace-like appearance Comment: Abrodictyum was included in the widely circumscribed genus Trichomanes. Worldwide: c. 25 species, pantropical distribution |
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Other sources of information about Abrodictyum:
Flora of Mozambique: AbrodictyumePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Abrodictyum
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Abrodictyum
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Abrodictyum
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Abrodictyum
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Abrodictyum
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