Oleandraceae
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Oleandra family
Oleandraceae
タマシダ科
A monotypic family consisting solely of the genus Oleandra, distributed across tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Epiphytic or epilithic herbs characterized by simple, coriaceous fronds and an articulation (joint) at the base of the stipe.
Key Characteristics
- ●Simple fronds, lanceolate to elliptic, coriaceous
- ●Stipe base with an articulation (joint)
- ●Sori covered by round to reniform indusia
- ●Epiphytic or epilithic
Phylogenetic Position
Vascular plants > Polypodiophyta > Polypodiopsida > Polypodiales > Oleandraceae
Divergence Era
Cretaceous to Paleogene (ca. 70 million years ago–)
Representative Genera
タマシダ属（Oleandra）
Related Evolution Events
- ・Establishment of efficient old-frond abscission via stipe-base articulation (abscission zone)
- ・Specialization for epiphytic habitats
Plants in Oleandra family on this site
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