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152.900 Microlepia
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
Rhizome creeping. Fronds closely spaced. Lamina pinnate to 4-pinnatifid, often large, herbaceous, pubescent; veins free, rarely anastomising. Sori subcircular, borne at the vein endings, which also bear a conspicuous gland; indusium cup-shaped, opening towards the margin. Spores trilete. Derivation of name: micros: small, lepis: scale; sori are covered by a small indusium. Worldwide: c. 45 species worldwide, mostly in tropical Asia. Malawi: 1 taxon. |
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| Species | FZ divisions | Content |
| speluncae (L.) T. Moore | N,S | Description, Image |
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External websites:
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): MicrolepiaFlora Zambesiaca web site: Microlepia
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Microlepia
Wikipedia: Microlepia
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Microlepia
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Microlepia
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