Marattiaceae

Ptisana Murdock

Photo: P. Ballings
Zimbabwe

 

Description of the genus

Rhizome massive, erect, bearing massive persistent leaf bases (stipules), forming caudex. Fronds large, 2-pinnate. Sori in bivalved synangia.

 

Derivation of name:  pearl bearing, referring to the synangium that is reminiscent of pearl barley.

Comment: The genus Marattia was recently split into three distinct genera: Marattia, Eupodium and Ptisana.

Worldwide: ± 20 species, palaeotropical distribution.

 

 

We have 1 taxa in the database for Ptisana.

  • Ptisana salicifolia (Schrad.) Senterre & Rouhan
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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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