Davalliaceae

Davallia Sm.

Photo: BT. Wursten
Mozambique

 

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.

 

 

We have 2 taxa in the database for Davallia.

  • Davallia canariensis (L.) Sm.
  • Davallia chaerophylloides (Poir.) Steud.
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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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