Stipes rather slender, usually glabrous, c. 5-60 mm long (rarely longer). Pinnae variable, flanks straight or slightly convex. Pedicels always free, rather slender, flexible, erect or ascending, pilose at first, c. 3-8 mm long. Sporocarps usually crowded, very small, c. 1.25-2.5 x 1.5-2 x 0.6-1.5 mm thick, subcircu-lar, pyriform, very rarely obtusely square or slightly rectangular in lateral view, dorsiventral cross-section varying from circular to elliptic, never bordered, densely set with appressed or spreading hairs (all downward-pointing) when young; lateral ribs not apparent at maturity; raphe present, not very distinct, covering 'A-A of sporocarp base; inferior tooth completely absent; superior tooth always developed, conical, short and obtuse or long (up to 0.3 mm) and acute; sporangia c. 3-5. From: Schelpe, EACLE; Anthony, NC. 1986. Pteridophyta. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa Pteridophyta: 1-278. [CC BY]
Fronds with slender, glabrous stipes up to 60 mm long. Pinnae variable with straight or slightly convex flanks, up to 8 x 5 mm in floating fronds, smaller in terrestrial forms. Sporocarp: pedicels free, straight, slender, pilose at first; crowded, small, subcircular, pyriform, up to 2.5 x 1.5 mm, circular to elliptic in dorsiventral cross section, lateral ribs not apparent, raphe present, not very distinct, inferior tooth absent, superior tooth conical, short and obtuse or long and acute. From: Roux, JP. 2019. Pteridophyta. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 96-157. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Aquatic perennial. Fronds with slender, glabrous stipes, up to 60 mm long; pinnae obovate or narrowly obovate to suborbicular, up to 8 x 6 mm, distal margins entire, adaxially glabrous, abaxially glabrous or variously pilose. Sporocarps 1 or 2 per leaf axil, very small, subcircular to squarish in lateral view, broadly ovate in dorsiventral cross-section, pilose, inferior tooth absent, superior tooth narrow and sharp or short and obtuse, lateral ribs not distinct. 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]
Seasonal, aquatic perennial. Fronds with short or slender, mostly glabrous stipes, pinnae variable, mostly narrowly cuneate, pedicels free, straight, short or slender, pilose at first. Sporocarps crowded, small, subcircular, pyriform, lateral ribs not apparent, superior tooth developed, conical. From: Roux, JP. 2013. Monilophytes. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 26-30. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Aquatic perennial. Fronds with slender, glabrous stipes, pinnae variable, pedicels free, straight, slender, pilose at first. Null Sporocarps crowded, small, subcircular, pyriform, lateral ribs not apparent, superior tooth developed, conical. From: Roux, JP. 2012. Pteridophytes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 31-47. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Aquatic perennials in seasonal vleis and seeps, alt. 50-400 m. Lower Karoo, Albany Thicket. From: Roux, JP. 2019. Pteridophyta. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 96-157. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Kalahari Deciduous Acacia-wooded Grassland; Dry Grassland; Dwarf Karroid Shrubland. Seasonal vleis and seepage areas. 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]
In seasonal vleis, streams, and rivers, depauperate during the dry season, 1400-1650 m. From: Roux, JP. 2013. Monilophytes. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 26-30. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Seasonal vleis and seeps, 250-400 m. From: Roux, JP. 2012. Pteridophytes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 31-47. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
South West Africa/Namibia, Botswana, Cape Province and Orange Free State. From: Schelpe, EACLE; Anthony, NC. 1986. Pteridophyta. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa Pteridophyta: 1-278. [CC BY]
Namibia, Botswana, Roggeveld Escarpment, and E Cape. From: Roux, JP. 2013. Monilophytes. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 26-30. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Namaqualand and Karoo, Nieuwoudtville to Malmesbury. From: Roux, JP. 2012. Pteridophytes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 31-47. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
792 to 1500 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
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Names and Sources
Marsilea biloba Willd.
Marsilea macrocarpa C.Presl var. biloba (Willd.) Sim
Marsilea macrocarpa C.Presl var. burchellii (A.Braun) Sim
Marsilea quadrifolia L. var. burchellii Kunze
Marsilea quadrifolia L. var. ß Kunze
Zaluzianskia burchellii (Kunze) Kuntze
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burchells' clover | English | Roux, JP. 2019. Pteridophyta. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 96-157. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| Burchell's water-clover | English | Roux, JP. 2012. Pteridophytes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 31-47. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| Burchell-se-waterklawer | Afrikaans | Roux, JP. 2013. Monilophytes. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 26-30. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| Burchell-se-waterklawer | Afrikaans | Roux, JP. 2019. Pteridophyta. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 96-157. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| waterklawer | Afrikaans | 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 Salviniales
FAMILY Marsileaceae
GENUS Marsilea
SPECIES burchellii
46 results for Marsilea burchellii (Kunze) A.Braun
Year
Barcode: NBG0268135-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 5427 | 2011-10-5
South Africa, Free State, Gariep Dam, at small dam opposite entrance to town from Bloemfontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0861811-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 13207 | 1995-7-23
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. 30 km N of Springbok on N7.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0080039-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 498 | 1925-9-3
South Africa, Free State, LUCKHOFF DIST.; KLEIN GRYS KOP FARM 445 NEAR HOMESTEAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0865732-0 Collector(s) & number: Mannheimer, CA, 248 | 1996-3-28
Namibia, Hardap, Rehoboth. Left side of road in ephemeral pan area, ca. 41 km south of Rehoboth on main road. About 2 km after radio tower.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0080035-0 Collector(s) & number: Hafstrom, 829 | 1936-10-
South Africa, Northern Cape, SYDNEY; VAAL RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0240765-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4464 | 2009-10-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, Road to Perdekraal from Nieuwoudtville. Pan to left of road. 31°10'36.1" S; 19°01'10.6" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0210224-0 Collector(s) & number: Cooper-Driver, G, 70 | 2007-3-2
Lesotho, Qeme Plateau, Maseru district. A few kms from Ha Mohasoa, above the village of Ha Thaabe. Dried up pond near the river.
General notes: Grassland biome. Plateau, pan. Seasonally waterlogged, loam soil. Sandstone. Full sun. No slope. NE aspect. Grazed. Fern. 4-leaflets, clover-like. Single sporocarp. Plant height 5-10 cms. Rare, reported only on this plateau. Specimen needs to be confirmed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0571972-0 Collector(s) & number: Mannheimer, CA, 248 | 1996-3-28
Namibia, Hardap Region: Rehoboth area: Left side of road in ephemeral pan area, ± 41 km South of Rehoboth on main road. About 2 km after radio tower.
General notes: Orange sand, in pan. Found at verge of drying small pan, on road verge. Sporocarps: aerial, tiny, pubescen, appear almost round. Plants look like tiny Oxalis, roset-like, height about 3 cm. In shade of Cyperaceae. Occasional. Associated with Eragrostis sp. & Cyperaceae. With Klassen, ES. Conf.: R Glen
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0080042-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 1320 | 1934-4-27
South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; GROENVLEI; IN VLEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0774163-0 Collector(s) & number: Gibbs Russell, GE, 5553 | 1983-3-12
Namibia, MARIENTAL; 46 KM W ON ROAD TO MALTAHOHE ON SHALE OUTCROP WITH SMALL DRYING-UP POOLS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0080034-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 892 | 1950-11-1
South Africa, Eastern Cape, VENTERSTAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0741715-0 Collector(s) & number: Dean, SJ, 535 | 1988-9-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PRINCE ALBERT DIST; ABERDEEN; TO RIETBRON IN ARTIFICIALLY DEEPENED SEASONAL PAN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0080043-0 Collector(s) & number: Hafstrom, 1132 | 1936-10-24
South Africa, Northern Cape, POSTMASBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0265247-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 5276 | 2011-3-19
South Africa, Free State, Free State, along N1 S of Bloemfontein. c. 1 km S of Bethulie - Springfontein crossing. 30°18'59.3" S; 25°42'35.0" E.
General notes: Grassland biome. River/stream bank. Moist/damp, loam soil. Sandstone. Full sun. No slope. Roadside. Herb. Plants form large stands along seasonal stream.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0228829-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 1739 | 1969-7-16
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Stutterheim Dist. 1 mile north of King Williams Town roadside vlei.
General notes: Roadside vlei.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0122867-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 1732 | 1981-9-22
South Africa, Northern Cape, Roggeveld escarpment. Driefontein farm.
General notes: Alt. 4000 ft. In pool of water at roadside. Small aquatic, with floating leaves. Rooted in heavy clay, of Beaufort Series.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0124188-0 Collector(s) & number: Schelpe, EACLE, 5915A | 1956-5-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Beaufort West Dist. 20 miles south from Beaufort West.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0228827-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3170 | 2001-12-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Middelpos, farm Otterkuil c. 8 km W of Middelpos. Vlakrivier bed south-east of homestead.
General notes: In shallow saline water and on riverbanks. Exposed or shaded, common at locality.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0547241-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 3074 | 1976-5-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, VICTORIA WEST; GROOT BOSCHMANS POORT NE. OF VICTORIA WEST DRYING DAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0080032-0 Collector(s) & number: Potts, G, 1444 | 1908-12-
South Africa, Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0080041-0 Collector(s) & number: Kies, P, 220 | 1943-10-26
South Africa, Free State, KOFFIEFONTEIN; DRIEFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0080033-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 8797 | 1938-7-26
South Africa, Free State, BOSHOFF; PAARDEBERG; MODDER RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1465462-0 Collector(s) & number: Jardine, I, 2405 | 2015-10-24
South Africa, Western Cape, Knolfontein, Swartruggens. 60 km NE of Ceres.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0995765-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rensburg, DP, 85 | 2016-10-24
South Africa, Free State, Warden Magisterial District. Along Wilge River bank, aquatic.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0133715-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 989 | 1981-2-
South Africa, Free State, Growing on edge of shallow seasonally flooded pan opposite Wilgerpark. Collected and cultivated at the Drakensberg Botanic Garden.
General notes: Sterile material collected and cultivated.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0211138-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4491 | 2008-1-26
Lesotho, Lesotho, Queme Plateau. In seasonal pan. 29°27'21.6" S; 27°27'59.1" E.
General notes: Grassland biome. Pan. Seasonally waterlogged, loam soil. Sandstone. Full sun. No slope. Grazed. Herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0211097-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4420 | 2008-1-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, 35 km from Hanover, 1 km W of Voorkop stream. 31°14'12.8" S; 24°14'11.9" E.
General notes: In seasonally moist depressions and excavations. Grassland biome. Grassland vegetation. Depression. Seasonally waterlogged, clay soil. Full sun. No slope. Grazed. Herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0080040-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 4436 | 1927-9-6
South Africa, Free State, FARM HOEVELD 12 MI. E. OF BLOEMFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0208457-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4215 | 2007-1-15
South Africa, Free State, Bakenskop, E slope at base of large sandstone boulders. In seepage area. 28°19'59.3" S; 29°04'26.0" E.
General notes: Grassland biome. Gentle, hill slope. Seasonally waterlogged, loam soil. Sandstone. Full sun. E aspect. Herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0253536-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4845 | 2010-5-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, c. 5 km before turnoff to Daniëlskuil from Kimberley, seasonal pan on left of road. 28°14'33.5" S; 23°39'58.3" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0693867-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, HH, 2362 | 1984-7-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBERT DIST.; BERGPLAAS FARM; C. 12 KM SE OF BETHULIE. POOL IN SMALL STREAM.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0684030-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, A, 2015 | 1984-10-14
South Africa, Free State, LITTLE KAROO; HOBHOUSE DIST; 20 KMS FROM HOBHOUSE ON ROAD TO STEYNSBURGNEXT TO BLOEMFONTEIN TURNOFF. FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0240767-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4471 | 2009-10-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville, Farm Windmeul. Pan to left of road. 31°22'04.5" S; 19°01'43.37" E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Pan. Seasonally waterlogged, sandy soil. Sandstone. Full sun. No slope. Grazed. Herb. Localised in pan. Grows with Isoetes sp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0253535-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4844 | 2010-5-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, c. 5 km before turnoff to Daniëlskuil from Kimberley. 28°14'33.5" S; 23°39'58.3" E.
General notes: Pan. Seasonally waterlogged, loam, rocky soil. Dolomite. Full sun. No slope. Grazed. Herb. Common at edge of pan.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0752971-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8549 | 2001-11-7
South Africa, Free State, Fauresmith District. ± 1 km E of Fauresmith on river.
General notes: No slope. Leaves floating on water surface.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0253559-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4885 | 2010-5-23
South Africa, Free State, Free State. Seasonal pan on road between Hertzogville and Boshof. 28°23'09.4" S; 25°18'34.9" E.
General notes: Pan. Seasonally waterlogged, clay soil. Dolomite. Full sun. No slope. Grazed. Herb. Infrequent in seasonal pan. Pan dry when collected.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0240766-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4468 | 2009-10-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia, Hantamsberg, summit, seasonal pan. 31°20'52.5" S; 19°48'21.9" E.
General notes: Nama Karoo biome. Pan. Seasonally waterlogged, loam soil. Dolerite. Full sun. No slope. Herb. Frequent along edge of pan.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0126844-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 1552 | 1983-7-7
South Africa, Free State, Farm Bloemhof, Wilge river.
General notes: Common at water edge in river. Plants form dense stands. Moist conditions, fertile.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0268911-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 5432 | 2011-10-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia. Hantamsberg summit, 1st pan to left.
General notes: Nama Karoo. Pan. No slope. Soil. Seasonally waterlogged. Loam. Dolerite. Herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0472759-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, DB, 1373 | 1974-6-11
South Africa, Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN DIST.; OORLOG 2474 S. VAN PAD NA ABRAHAMSKRAAL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0747944-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Son, G, 1804C | 1930-8-13
Botswana, NATA RIVER; MAKARIKARI BASIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0253537-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4846 | 2010-5-19
South Africa, Northern Cape, c. 5 km before turnoff to Daniëlskuil turnoff from Kimberley, seasonal pan, between road and house. 28°14'33.5" S; 23°39'58.3" E.
General notes: Pan. Seasonally waterlogged, loam soil. Dolomite. Partial shade. No biotic effect seen. Herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Pteridophyta Roux, JPIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)96-157
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
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
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Monilophytes Roux, JPIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 26-30
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Pteridophytes Roux, JPIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 31-47
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
1986
FLORA
Pteridophyta Schelpe, EACLE; Anthony, NCIn: OA Leistner (ed.). Flora of Southern Africa Pteridophyta: 1-278
1863
BOOK CHAPTER
Übersicht der auf den Inseln Sardinied, Maddalena und capera beobachteden Isoetes-Arten. Braun, AKH602-62
No results found for Marsilea burchellii (Kunze) A.Braun
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