Rhizome erect, suberect to procumbent, c. 2 mm in diameter, set with entire rhizome-scales up to 2 mm long. Fronds tufted, arching, herbaceous, fragile; stipe castaneous, nitid, up to 150 mm long; lamina ovate-deltate, up to 210 x 160 mm, 3- to 4-pinnatifid, lowest pinnae 1/4-1/2 as long as lamina; pinnae narrowly ovate-deltate, up to 120 mm long; pinnules of upper pinnae and pinnule segments of lower pinnae cuneate to broadly oblong-ovate, deeply pinnatifid into obtuse or emarginate, entire to crenate lobes c. 1 mm broad; powder white, pink or yellow; rhachis and secondary rhachises castaneous, the latter often narrowly winged for some distance from apex. Sori linear, up to 2 mm long. From: Schelpe, EACLE; Anthony, NC. 1986. Pteridophyta. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa Pteridophyta: 1-278. [CC BY]
Terrestrial or epilithic. Rhizome erect. Fronds densely tufted, erect to arching, 3- or 4-pinnatifid, lamina broadly ovate to triangular, 15-290 x 12-250 mm, basal pinnae slightly basiscopically developed, glabrous, green adaxially, abaxial surface covered with white or yellow powder. Sori in linear, exindusiate sori borne along veins. From: Klopper, RR. 2017. Pteridophyta. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 114-143. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Rhizome erect, set with entire rhizome scales up to 2 mm long. Fronds broadly deltate, brittle. Ultimate segments obtuse. Lamina 3- or 4-pinnatifid, up to 210 x 160 mm. Pinnules and pinnule segments with undersurface powder white, pink or yellow. Sori linear, up to 2 mm long. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Rock crevices and around boulder bases, 1200-2500 m. From: Schelpe, EACLE; Anthony, NC. 1986. Pteridophyta. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa Pteridophyta: 1-278. [CC BY]
Dry Grassland; Mesic Grassland. Rock crevices and boulder bases. From: Klopper, RR. 2017. Pteridophyta. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 114-143. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Rock crevices and boulder bases. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Natal and Transvaal, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Angola, Zaire, Madagascar and Reunion. From: Schelpe, EACLE; Anthony, NC. 1986. Pteridophyta. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa Pteridophyta: 1-278. [CC BY]
July to June
900 to 1600 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
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LES
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KZN
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MP
NW
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Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Anogramma conspersa (Kunze) Fee
Ceropteris argentea (Willd.) Kuhn
Gymnogramma argentea (Willd.) Mett. ex Kuhn
Gymnogramma argentea (Willd.) Mett. ex Kuhn var. aurea (Willd.) Mett. ex Kuhn
Gymnogramma argentea (Willd.) Domin var. madagascarica Bonap.
Gymnogramma aurea (Willd.) Desv.
Gymnogramma conspersa Kunze
Gymnogramma rosea Desv.
Gymnogramma thiebautii Desv., nom.illegit.
Hemionitis argentea Willd.
Hemionitis aurea Willd.
Pityrogramma aurea (Bory ex Willd.) C.Chr.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| silver fern | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Cryptogamae
PHYLUM Pteridophyta
CLASS Polypodiopsida
ORDER Polypodiales
FAMILY Pteridaceae
SUBFAMILY Pteridoideae
GENUS Pityrogramma
SPECIES argentea
67 results for Pityrogramma argentea (Willd.) Domin
Year
Barcode: PRE0708366-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 6433 | 1987-2-5
South Africa, Free State, DRIEKOP FARM; 42 KM SE OF VREDE. AT FOOT OF AASVOELKOP. UNDER BOULDER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083725-0 Collector(s) & number: Werdermann, E, 1861 | 1959-1-16
South Africa, Mpumalanga, MARIEPSKOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083748-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, TRV 660C | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NOODSBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083737-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremekamp, CEB, TRV 1835C | 1931-10-5
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; RHENOSTER KOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0357035-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2737 | 1975-5-16
South Africa, Gauteng, MAGALIESBERG; GROOTKLOOF; ALONG STREAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0264425-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 5033 | 2010-12-6
Réunion, Reunion, Pitons Mare a Boue. Altitude: 1596 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083746-0 Collector(s) & number: Leighton, W, 4285 | 1914--
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BUCCLEUCH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083727-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, HA, CH 2930 | --
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BELFAST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0652969-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2546 | 1982-12-20
South Africa, Mpumalanga, GRASKOP; DIREK AGTER DIE MUNISIPALE KARAVAANPARK IN FEELAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0036368-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 11439 | 1945-4-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Draycott Hill.
General notes: Mossy rock faces and ledges at foot of south krantz, occasional. Backs of fronds light yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083761-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 5590 | 1961-7-6
South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST DIST.; MARIEPSKOP; BO-OP KOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083751-0 Collector(s) & number: Janse, AJT, TRV 927C | 1911-1-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0060521-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7909 | 1968-1-24
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Mariepskop Plateau.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1010063-0 Collector(s) & number: De Castro, A., 1739 | 2018-11-7
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Wonderfontein. Farm: Klippan 452 JS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083759-0 Collector(s) & number: Doidge, EM, P32 | 1909-11-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BELFAST; NR. RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083753-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, VA, 76 | 1932-2-28
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KAAPSEHOOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083754-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, CH 3917 | 1915-9-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KAAPSEHOOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0567169-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, JE, 5063 | 1990-12-5
South Africa, Limpopo, Blouberg Nature Reserve. Summit of Blouberg Mountain.
General notes: In deep recesses in quartzite cliffs. E - aspect. Biotic effect: very protected.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083758-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, G, 20 | 1911-7-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; SADDLEBACK MT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0026257-0 Collector(s) & number: Ayres, T, s.n. | 1875--
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Gold Fields, Macmac.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083736-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, HA, TRV 1482C | --
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KAAPSEHOOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083729-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 5595 | 1961-7-6
South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST DIST.; MARIEPSKOP; BO-OP KOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083760-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 1408 | 1889--
South Africa, Mpumalanga, DUIWELS KANTOOR; SUMMIT OF DEVIL'S KANTOOR
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0000099-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2546 | 1982-12-20
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Graskop, Behind Municipal caravan park-Feeland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083738-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 14383 | 1914-12-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083764-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, TRV 661C | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NOODSBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0491297-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 3495 (5621) | 1984-11-29
South Africa, Limpopo, Thabazimbi District: Kransberg: Groothoek 278 KQ.
General notes: In crevice of S-facing cliff. Low, sprawling chasmophytic fern with yellow powder on underside.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0265380-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 5361 | 2011-3-28
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Graskop, Fairyland.
General notes: Forest biome. Montane forest vegetation. Plateau. Bare rock. Moist/damp, sandy soil. Sandstone. Shade. Gentle slope. S aspect. No biotic effect seen. Herb. Frequent in rock crevices of large boulders along forest margin.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0530639-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 1468 | 1978-12-14
South Africa, Mpumalanga, GRASKOP; FEELAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083752-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, HA, CH 7431 | --
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BELFAST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083745-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, G, 79 | --
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; MAID OF THE MIST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0713274-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 10766 | 1985-7-4
South Africa, Limpopo, SOUTPANSBERG: VIVO; MOUNT LETSUME; MODERATE SLOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083757-0 Collector(s) & number: Murray, DP, 524 | 1928-3-
South Africa, Gauteng, HEIDELBERG; NR. HEIDELBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083744-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, G, 71 | --
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; MAID OF THE MIST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083749-0 Collector(s) & number: Junod, HA, 2421 | 1905--
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0510723-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 2080 | 1977-9-27
South Africa, Mpumalanga, SOUTHERN TRANSVAAL; ERMELO DIST.; ON FARM WATERKUIL NEAR SPITSKOP DAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083747-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 11439 | 1945-4-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, WEENEN DIST.; DRAYCOTT HILL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083743-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremekamp, CEB, 445C | 1931-1-26
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; LOUIS TRICHARDT; HANGKLIP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083726-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, CH 3918 | 1915-9-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KAAPSEHOOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0709520-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2232 | 1973-4-19
South Africa, Limpopo, BLOUBERG; ABOVE MONTANE FOREST ZONE, IN SHADE OF ROCK OVERHANG.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083733-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, HA, CH 7430 | --
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BELFAST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083732-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 4303 | 1957-6-1
South Africa, Mpumalanga, MARIEPSKOP; NEAR SUMMIT OF MT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083734-0 Collector(s) & number: Watson, P, CH 2887 | 1929-6-1
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; PIESANGHOEK; ABOVE WATERFALL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083740-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardcastle, WNB, 11 | 1946-1-
South Africa, Transvaal, GRASKOP DIST; ERASMUSKOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083724-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 7363 | 1968-2-6
South Africa, Mpumalanga, MARIEPSKOP; OP BERGPLATO
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083722-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, WBG, 4438 | 1972-6-3
South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST; MOUNT SHEBA NAT. RES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083735-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremekamp, CEB, 376 | 1931-1-25
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; LOUIS TRICHARDT; HANGKLIP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0126974-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2546 | 1982-12-20
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Graskop. Feëland. Behind the municipal caravan park.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0024680-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, s.n. | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Noodsberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0036551-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 11558 | 1945-7-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vryheid. Hill on East side of Zungeni Peak.
General notes: Crevices in sandstone krantz, rare. Back of frond white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0241447-0 Collector(s) & number: Barrowman, 9 | 1968-8-14
South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG DIST.; RUSTENBURG KLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103270-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 4850 | 1960-1-5
South Africa, Mpumalanga, MARIEPSKOP; SUMMIT OF KOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083723-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7909 | 1968-1-24
South Africa, Mpumalanga, MARIEPSKOP PLATEAU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0265174-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 5413 | 2011-3-31
South Africa, Mpumalanga, c. 25 km, North of Graskop on road to Bourkes Luck Potholes, New Chum Falls. 24°43'10.6" S; 30°50'25.4" E.
General notes: Grassland biome. Plateau. Bare rock. Moist/damp, humus soil. Sandstone. Shade. S aspect. Gentle slope. No biotic effect seen. Herb. Infrequent in shade, in rock overhang, rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0007400-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 10957 | 1881--
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Noodsberg.
General notes: Alt. 2 - 3000 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083739-0 Collector(s) & number: Thomas, P, CH 4071 | 1931-4-
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; PIESANGHOEK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083728-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 1409 | 1889-2-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, DUIWELS KANTOOR; SUMMIT OF DEVILS KANTOOR
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083730-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 4489 | 1960-5-27
South Africa, Mpumalanga, MARIEPSKOP DIST.; BO-OP BERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083742-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremekamp, CEB, 443C | 1931-1-26
South Africa, Limpopo, LOUIS TRICHARDT; HANGKLIP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083763-0 Collector(s) & number: McNeil, PG, CH 10189 | 1956-6-9
South Africa, Limpopo, NORTHERN TRANSVAAL; THE DOWNS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0100674-0 Collector(s) & number: Dieterlen, A, 992 | 1913-4-15
Lesotho, Leribe Dist. Matsoeberane.
General notes: Under rock near village. "Lehorometso".
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083741-0 Collector(s) & number: Polderman, CH 4743 | 1933-9-
South Africa, Gauteng, BRONKHORSTSPRUIT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0077101-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 1235 | 1983-7-31
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, Leopard Beach.
General notes: Sunlight, Damp. 1,2m high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083731-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 2397 | 1958-11-17
South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST DIST.; MARIEPSKOP; ON SUMMIT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0214765-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3244 | 2002-2-28
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Mariepskop summit.
General notes: Summit. Frequent in sandstone rock crevices, shaded or exposed, E-facing.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083762-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 21473 | 1953-6-1
South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; BLAAUWBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083750-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, HA, TRV 1483C | --
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KAAPSEHOOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2017
SERIES CHAPTER
Pteridophyta Klopper, RRIn: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 114-143
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2011
BOOK
Ferns of southern Africa: A Comprehensive Guide Crouch, NR; Klopper, RR; Burrows, JE; Burrows, SMPenguin Random House South Africa
2009
SERIES
Synopsis of the Lycopodiophyta and Pteridophyta of Africa, Madagascar and neighbouring islands Roux, JPStrelitzia 23: 1-296
SANBI, Pretoria
2001
SERIES
Conspectus of southern African Pteridophyta Roux, JPSouthern African Botanical Diversity Network Report 13:
SABONET, Cape Town
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1986
FLORA
Pteridophyta Schelpe, EACLE; Anthony, NCIn: OA Leistner (ed.). Flora of Southern Africa Pteridophyta: 1-278
1928
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Spisy vydávané Prirodovedeckou Fakultou Karlovy University Domin, KSpisy Vydavane Prirodovedeckou Fakultou Karlovy University 88: 1-10
No results found for Pityrogramma argentea (Willd.) Domin
Status and criteria
NE
Assessor(s)
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