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Rhizome fusiform to linear, apex bearing numerous, persistent old stipe bases. Leaves green with orange tinged median vein, held at more than 30% from the ground. Petiole subterranean for < 70% of its length. Fertile segment inserted at or just above the base of the lamina. |
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Nigeria, Accra district (Burrows) |
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| Habitat: | Along edges of seasonal pans in woodland. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, Zambia. |
| National distribution: | N |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | N |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 14. Roux, J.P. (2001). Conspectus of Southern African Pteridophyta. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report 13 Page 32. Roux, J.P. (2009). Synopsis of the Lycopodiophyta and Pteridophyta of Africa, Madagascar and neighbouring islands Page 32. |
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