151.300 Cyathea Sm.

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Jacobsen, W.B.G. (1983) The Ferns and Fern Allies of Southern Africa. Butterworths, Durban and Pretoria.

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

Description of the genus

Trunk erect. Fronds with free veins. Sori borne on the veins.

Derivation of name: kyatheion: little cup, referring to the shape of the sori.

Worldwide: 600-650 species in tropical and warm zones

DRC: 0 taxa.

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