124.400 Crepidomanes (C. Presl ) C. Presl

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

Comment: Crepidomanes was included in the genus Trichomanes

Worldwide: c. 30 species, palaeotropical and north temperate distribution

Zimbabwe: 3 taxa.

Links to taxa: View: living plant images - herbarium specimen images - all images for this genus

Species	FZ divisions	Content
frappieri (Cordem.) J.P. Roux	E	Description
inopinatum (Pic. Serm.) J.P. Roux	E	Description, Image
melanotrichum (Schltdl.) J.P. Roux	E	Description, Image

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