124.000 Hymenophyllum Sm.

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Description of the genus

Rhizome filiform, widely creeping, subglabrous with few and fine roots. Fronds 2- to 4-pinnatifid, glabrous or set with stellate hairs, segments entire or serrate, venation anadromous. Sori marginal with 2 indusial valves, receptacles usually not exserted.

Derivation of name: hymen: membrane, phyllon: leaf; the leaves are very delicate and thin

Worldwide: c. 250 species, tropical and temperate distribution

Burundi: 4 taxa.

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Species		Content
capillare Desv.		Description, Image
kuhnii C. Chr.		Description, Image
splendidum (Bosch) Copel.		Description, Image
triangulare Baker		Description

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