In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence and Distribution of Adiantum 2. Sporophyte of Adiantum 3. Gametophyte 4. Phylogeny. Occurrence and Distribution of Adiantum: Adiantum is popularly called 'Maiden hair fem' because of the shiny black rachis of the leaves. It is one of the most widely distributed genera (Other genera are Cheilanthes, Pellaea, Ceratopieris and Anogramma) of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Angiopteris 2. Sporophyte of Angiopteris 3. Gametophyte 4. Phylogeny. Occurrence of Angiopteris: The family Angiopteridaceae has seven genera and nearly 145 species. All are tropical plants occurring in humid forests. Of the seven genera Marattia and Angiopteris are widely distributed. Angiopteris flourishesl in the tropical forests and is represented very [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Phylloglossum 2. Anatomy of Phylloglossum 3. Vegetative Multiplication 4. Spore Production 5. Phylogeny. Distribution of Phylloglossum: The genus Phylloglossum unlike Lycopodium has a very limited distribution. In fact its entire distribution is confined to a few places in Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. The genus is monotypic having a single [...]