132.200 Anogramma Link

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

Schelpe, E.A.C.L.E. (1970) Pteridophyta Flora Zambesiaca

Description of the genus

Rhizome very small with small brown scales. Stipe dark brown, glabrous. Fronds tufted, 2-or3-pinnatifid, without powder on undersurface, glabrous, membranous, veins free. Sori borne along the veins, exindusiate.

Derivation of name: ano:without, gramma: line; the sori are clustered along the veins

Worldwide: c. 5 species, pantropical and temperate distribution

DRC: 1 taxon.

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