Metathelypteris (H. Itô) Ching

Description of the genus

Rhizome short, erect. Fronds 2 pinnatifid, basal pinnae not or little reduced, veins free. Sori circular, indusiate

Derivation of name: meta: close to, this genus resembles the genus Thelypteris

Worldwide: c. 12 species, paleotropical distribution

Rwanda: 1 taxon.

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Metathelypteris
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Metathelypteris
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Metathelypteris
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Metathelypteris
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iNaturalist: Metathelypteris
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Metathelypteris
JSTOR Plant Science: Metathelypteris
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Metathelypteris
Plants of the World Online: Metathelypteris
Tropicos: Metathelypteris
Wikipedia: Metathelypteris