177.300 Davallia Sm.

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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.

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

Species	FZ divisions	Content
chaerophylloides (Poir.) Steud.	E	Description, Image

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