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177.300 Davallia
Crouch, N.R., Klopper, R.R., Burrows, J.E. & Burrows, S.M. (2011) Ferns of Southern Africa, A comprehensive guide Struik Nature
Jacobsen, W.B.G. (1983) The Ferns and Fern Allies of Southern Africa. Butterworths, Durban and Pretoria.
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
Description of the genus
Lithophytic or epiphytic, rarely terrestrial plants. Rhizome long creeping with a dense coat of peltate, ciliate rhizome-scales. Stipe articulated to the rhizome. Fronds numerous, monomorphic, much dissected, broadest at the base, texture firm, macroscopically glabrous. Lamina pinnately compound; venation free, ending near the margin. Sori terminal on the veins near the margin with indusium laterally free or attached. Derivation of name: Davallia: named after Edmond Davall, botanist. Worldwide: ± 90 species, predominantly palaeotropical distribution. Zimbabwe: 1 taxon. |
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Other sources of information about Davallia:
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Flora of Mozambique: DavalliaFlora of Zambia: Davallia
External websites:
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): DavalliaFlora Zambesiaca web site: Davallia
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Davallia
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Davallia
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Davallia
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