124.400 Crepidomanes
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
Description of the genus
Rhizome widely creeping, irregularly branched, densely covered with dark hairs and root-like shoots present. Fronds spaced, often distally winged, 2- or 3-pinnatifid, venation anadromous, free, with or without false veinlets. Sori terminal on the veins, solitary at the apex of the ultimate segments, tubular; involucre cup-shaped, usually with a bilabiate mouth, receptacles exserted. Derivation of name: krepis: slipper,manes: cup-shaped; referring to the form of the involucre Worldwide: c. 30 species, palaeotropical and north temperate distribution Malawi: 4 taxa. |
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| Species | FZ divisions | Content |
| frappieri (Cordem.) J.P. Roux | Description | |
| inopinatum (Pic. Serm.) J.P. Roux | Description, Image | |
| mannii (Hook) J.P.Roux | S | Description |
| melanotrichum (Schltdl.) J.P. Roux | N,C,S | Description, Image |
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