Pseudocyclosorus - Thelypteridaceae

Pseudocyclosorus camerounensis Holttum

 

 

 

 

Synonyms

Common name

Description

Characterised by the reduced pinnae, each consisting of a prominent aerophore with no distinct lamina.

Notes

F.T.E.A.: The Cameroon material of P. camerounensis needs futher comparison with West African P. pulcher to see if there are constant differences and not only continuous variations.

Derivation

camerounensis: from Cameroon

Habitat

Distribution worldwide

Distribution in Africa

Cameroon.

Growth form

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Literature

  • Roux, J.P. (2009) Synopsis of the Lycopodiophyta and Pteridophyta of Africa, Madagascar and neighbouring islands. Strelitzia 23, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. Page 208.
  • Verdcourt, B (2006) Thelypteridaceae.Flora of Tropical East Africa, Page 10. Note under P. Pulcher

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