Sticherus C.Presl
Crouch, N.R., Klopper, R.R., Burrows, J.E. & Burrows, S.M. (2011)
Ferns of Southern Africa, A comprehensive guide Struik Nature
Description of the genus
Fronds branching repeatedly into two as a result of the abortion of the terminal buds, without a pair of stipule-like pinnae at the primary branching of the fronds. Ultimate segments borne on all lamina axes; veins forked once. Branches of lamina with dormant apices of the highest order pinnatifid. Sori with solitary or sometimes 2 or 3 sporangia.
Derivation of name: stichos: a row of things; pinnules are placed in ordered rows. Worldwide: c. 80 species, pantropical, poorly represented in Africa Zimbabwe: 1 taxon. |
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M.
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Flora of Zimbabwe: Genus page: Sticherus. https://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/genus.php?genus_id=2372, retrieved 10 October 2024
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