Herbarium No: UPH NO.419 Botanical Name: Elaphoglossum barteri Common Local Names: Barter’s fern Family: Lemariopsidaceae Botanical Description: Elaphoglossum barteri is a terrestrial or epiphytic fern with a short, creeping rhizome covered with dark, brown scales. The fronds are simple, undivided, and leathery. They are typically dark green, glossy, and can grow to be quite large. […]
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.V–726 Botanical Name: Nephrolepis biserrata Common Local Names: giant sword fern or fishtail fern. Family: Neprhrolepidaceae Botanical Description: Nephrolepis biserrata is characterized by its large, arching fronds that can grow up to 2 meters in length. The fronds are pinnate with leaflets (pinnae) that have finely toothed edges, giving the fern its
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–714 Botanical Name: Pteridium aquilinum Common Local Names: bracken fern Family: Dennstaedtiaceae Botanical Description: Pteridium aquilinum is characterized by its large, triangular fronds that can reach up to 2-3 meters in height. The fronds are highly divided and form dense thickets. The stems, or rhizomes, are extensive and can spread underground,
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. 449 Botanical Name: Microlepia speluncae Common Local Names: lace fern. Family: Dennstaedtiaceae Botanical Description: Microlepia speluncae is characterized by its finely divided, lacy fronds that can grow up to 1 meter in length. The fronds have a delicate appearance and are typically a bright to medium green. The plant forms a
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–448 Botanical Name: Thelypteris bergiana Common Local Names: Berg’s Maiden Fern. Family: Thelypteridaceae Botanical Description: Thelypteris bergiana is a perennial fern that typically forms clusters with a somewhat erect to arching growth habit. It grows from rhizomes that are creeping and scaly, helping the plant spread and colonize areas effectively. The
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.372 Botanical Name: Phymatodes Scolopendria Common Local Names: Centipede fern, Monarch Fern or Musk Fern Family: Polypodiaceae Botanical Description: Phymatodes scolopendria is an epiphytic fern that grows on trees or rocks. Its fronds are elongated, reaching lengths of up to 2 meters (6.6 Feet). The leaves are glossy green and emerge reddish
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.1,111 Botanical Name: Pyrrosia mechowii Common Local Names: Tongue fern. Family: Polypodiaceae Botanical Description: Pyrrosia mechowii is an epiphytic fern that grows on trees or rocks. Its fronds are elongated, reaching lengths of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet). The leaves are glossy green and emerge reddish when new, gradually turning green
Herbarium No: UPH-47 Botanical Name: Selaginella Vogelli Common Local Names: African Club Moss Family: Selaginellaceae Botanical Description: A perennial herbaceous plant with trailing stem.
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Herbarium No: UPH-439 Botanical Name: Selaginella Myosurus Common Local Names: Mouse-tail Spike-moss Family: Selaginellaceae Botanical Description: Small perennial crop with scale like leaves
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Herbarium No: UPH. V–1065 Botanical Name: Selaginella Myosurus Common Local Names: Mouse-tail Spike Moss Family: Selaginellaceae Botanical Description: A low growing , creeping mats or tufts. Trailing stem with small, scale-like leaves arranged in pairsalong the stem.
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