153.200 Hypolepis Bernh.

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

Description of the genus

Rhizome subterranean, widely creeping, slender. Fronds large, widely spaced, 2-5-pinnatifid; veins free, rarely anastomosing. Sori small, ± circular, terminal on the veins and confined to the lobe sinuses; pseudo-indusium formed by a reflexed marginal flap. Spores monolete.

Derivation of name: hypo: under, lepis: scale; the sori are covered by a modified, scale-like flap of the margin

Worldwide: c. 40 species in tropical and warm regions of the world

Caprivi: 1 cultivated taxon.

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Species	Content
sparsisora (Schrad.) Kuhn	Description, Image

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