Psilotaceae

Psilotum Sw.

Photo: BT. Wursten
Mozambique

 

Description of the genus

Description as for the family.

 

Derivation of name:  psilom: bare, -tum: appearing to be; referring to the almost leafless character of the plants.

Worldwide: 2 species, pantropical to warm temperate distribution.

 

 

We have 1 taxa in the database for Psilotum.

  • Psilotum nudum (L.) P. Beauv.
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    Literature

  • 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: 1-222.
  • Schelpe, E.A.C.L.E. (1970) Pteridophyta.Flora Zambesiaca, 0: 1-254.

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