Blotiella - Dennstaedtiaceae

Blotiella bouxiniana Pic. Serm.

 

 

 

 

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Description

Rhizome ascending. Leaves tufted, up to 2m long. Lamina bipinnate to tripinnate; rhachis wingless, densely hairy; veins reticulate. Sori marginal, between lobes.

Notes

Derivation

Habitat

Albertine Rift endemic; montane rainforest, 1900-2200m.

Distribution worldwide

See African distribution.

Distribution in Africa

Rwanda.

Growth form

Terrestrial.

Literature

  • Fisher E. & Killmann D. (2008) Illustrated Field guide to the Plants of Nyungwe National Park Rwanda. University of Koblenz-Landau. Pages 116 - 117. (Includes a picture).
  • 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 108.

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