Authors: Michael B. Thomas
Citation: Thomas, M.B. 2020-2023. Ferns and Lycophytes of Rwanda Checklist. University of Rwanda, Huye, Rwanda.
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Locality: Rwanda
Abstract: An updated compilation of the fern and fern allies of Rwanda, east-central Africa, is provided through a review of herbarium specimens held at the National University of Rwanda and a literature review. A total of 191 species is included. This is a work in progress.

References: Fischer, E. and D.Killmann. 2008. Illustrated Field Guide to the Plants of Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda Koblenz Geographical Colloquia, Series Biogeographical Monographs Volume: 1. University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany. 771 pp.

Flore de l'Afrique Centrale (various volumes, see literature list, only a minor part of the Ferns is covered)

A Contribution to the Knowledge of the Pteridophytes of Rwanda, Burundi and Kivu (Zaire), pts. I - II (PICHI SERMOLLI 1983, 1985)

Flora of Tropical East Africa (various volumes)

Pteridophyte Collections Consortium (PCC) - http://www.pteridoportal.org/ (306 records downloaded)

POWO. 2019. Plants of the World Online. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published on the Internet; http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/ Last Retrieved 31-12-2020

Roux, J.P. (2009) Synopsis of the Lycopodiophyta and Pteridophyta of Africa, Madagascar and neighbouring islands. Strelitzia 23, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. https://www.fernsofafrica.com/country-display.php?country_id=16

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Families: 29
Genera: 81
Species: 192 (species rank)
Total Taxa: 209 (including subsp. and var.)
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Equisetum ramosissimum Desf. - branched scouringrush
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