taxonID	type	description	language	source
038187A2F83CFFEBFF36FE369C2DFD80.taxon	discussion	Endemic status — Local endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F83CFFEBFF36FD169C83FCA0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F83CFFEBFF36FCD69C2DFC60.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Local endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F83CFFEBFF36F8969CDFF860.taxon	discussion	Note — Although already mentioned by Brause (1910) (J. Mildbraed 968, B 20 0109407 [https: // herbarium. bgbm. org / object / B 200109407]), this species has been overlooked by recent researchers (e. g. Roux 2009).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F83CFFEBFCCBFE569DA0FD20.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: EASTERN PROVINCE: Nyarubuye, Rugarama, quartzitic rocks on sun-exposed rock faces, 02 ° 09 ' 16.12 '' S, 30 ° 42 ' 56.19 '', 1743 m, 10 Apr 2005, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL); Nyarubuye, 02 ° 08 ' 54.74 '' S, 30 ° 45 ' 00.37 '' E, 1749 m, 30 Mar 2014, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F83CFFEBFCCBFC569B04FBA0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F83CFFEBFCCBFBD69A22FB60.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Nyungwe NP, Cyamudongo Forest, wet rocks in montane forest, 02 ° 33 ' 04.03 '' S, 28 ° 59 ' 48.58 '' E, 1732 m, 6 Sep 2017, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F83CFFEBFCCBFAF69D97F960.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Nyungwe NP, Cyamudongo Forest, Forest floor or on wet rocks near streams and waterfalls in montane forest, 1732 m, 02 ° 33 ' 04.03 '' S, 28 ° 59 ' 48.58 '' E, 4 Apr 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F83CFFEBFCCBFAF69D97F960.taxon	discussion	Note — Roux (2009: 28) listed Rwanda under Selaginella tenerrima, albeit without mentioning a published record. Bizzari (1985) has recorded the species only in D. R. Congo and Burundi. Therefore, our collections from Rwanda represent the first definite record of the species.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F832FFE5FF36F9369C83F880.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F832FFE5FCB4FF569B04FEC0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F832FFE5FCB4F8D69B04F820.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F832FFE5FF36FF569D1BFEC0.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: NORTHERN PROVINCE: W Mukamira S of Bigogwe, granitic outcrops, 01 ° 38 ' 45.56 '' S, 29 ° 23 ' 37.08 '' E, 2425 m, Oct 1989, E. Fischer s. n. (KOB).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F830FFE7FF36FD969C82FD00.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F830FFE7FF36FC769C2DFBC0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Local endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F830FFE7FF36FBF69C82FB60.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F830FFE7FF36F8969C82F8E0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F830FFE7FCCBFE369B04FD80.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F830FFE7FCCBFB369AAEFA80.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Local endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F830FFE7FCCBFAB69B04FA00.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F836FFE1FF36F9F69C82F940.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F836FFE1FF36FE169FF0FA80.taxon	discussion	Note — Cystopteris diaphana [= C. viridula (Desv.) Desv.] according to Lobin (1986), is distinguished by the veins ending in sinuses between the teeth (vs ending in apices of teeth in C. fragilis) and the spiny-lacunar spores, so densely covered with spines that they obscure the surface (vs echinate spores loosely covered with spines in C. fragilis) (Fig. 1, 2). He recorded the species for the Canary Islands. Fraser-Jenkins (1986) made the first record for the African mainland (Cameroon). A description of C. viridula with comparison to C. fragilis is also provided by Murphy & Rumsey (2005). Verdcourt (2003: 5) distinguished two subspecies of C. fragilis. His “ subspecies B ” exactly matches the key characters of C. diaphana. Roux (2009) followed Verdcourt’s taxonomic view (2003) and listed “ subspecies B ” from Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Lesotho and South Africa. All records probably belong to C. diaphana but need verification by spore characters. According to Roux (2009), this species is known only from the Comoro Islands and Réunion. The author also erroneously placed C. viridula as a synonym of C. fragilis. Here we provide the first definite record of C. diaphana for Central Africa.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F836FFE1FF36FAF69F1FF980.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Rubavu (= Gisenyi), epiphyte on oil palm, 01 ° 42 ' 11.62 '' S, 29 ° 15 ' 32.15 '' E, 1472 m, 4 Oct 2022, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F836FFE1FCCBFA569A11F920.taxon	discussion	Note — Shang & Zhang (2023) published a revision of the formerly monotypic genus Didymochlaena and recognized 22 species.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F836FFE1FCCBFF569AD4FE20.taxon	discussion	Note — Schwartsburd & Prado (2014) revised the difficult species complex Hypolepis rugosula and separated 15 geographically distinct subspecies.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F836FFE1FCCBFDB69DDCFD40.taxon	discussion	Note — Kornaś & Nowak (1991) claim this species as a new record for the Flora of Rwanda, overlooked the above citation.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F836FFE1FCCBFCF69AC0FAE0.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: EASTERN PROVINCE: rocky savanna N of Karembo, 02 ° 05 ' 58.82 '' S, 30 ° 26 ' 45.86 '' E, 1389 m, 8 Dec 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F836FFE1FCCBFCF69AC0FAE0.taxon	discussion	Note — Thomson & al. (2005) and Roux (2009: 112) cited Rwanda among the distribution records. However, we could not find any earlier record for the country, and neither Thomson & al. (2005) nor Roux (2009) cited any sources. Our collection is apparently the first record. All Pteridium specimens from Meise (BR) collected in Rwanda, three of which were misidentified as Pteridium aquilinum var. africanum (Bonap.) R. M. Tryon (= P. centrali-africanum), are P. aquilinum subsp. capense. The latter taxon is found in montane forests on open ground and clearings, while P. centrali-africanum is restricted to grassland and dry forests.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F837FFE0FF1CFD969EE6FC60.taxon	discussion	Note — Kuhn (1868: 24) called his new species Aspidium kilmense and cited as collection “ Kilma ”. Kunze (1891: 813) placed it in Dryopteris as D. kilmensis (not “ kilemensis ” as Roux [2009: 122] states). In his checklist, Roux (2009: 122) listed the species as D. kilemensis. However, in his monograph Roux (2012: 63) again named it D. kilmensis, following Kuhn (1868). Kuhn (1868: 24) and Roux (2012: 122) gave the type locality as “ Kilma ”. We have checked the holotype in B (B 20 0051628!), where the collectors Von der Decken & Kersten clearly wrote “ Kilema ad radices montis Kilimandjaro ”. Therefore, the species name must be D. kilemensis.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F837FFE0FF1CFB969FC4FA00.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE, Nyungwe NP, Cyamudongo Forest, terrestrial in montane forests, 2003 m, 02 ° 32 ' 29.33 '' S, 28 ° 59 ' 06.56 '' E, 3 Apr 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL); Nyungwe NP, Cyamudongo Forest, terrestrial in montane forests, 1991 m, 02 ° 33 ' 32.58 '' S, 28 ° 59 ' 04.86 '' E, 18 Sep 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F837FFE0FF1CFB969FC4FA00.taxon	discussion	Note — Dryopteris lewalleana was described from Burundi, where it occurred in the Kibira National Park. This NP is the continuation of Nyungwe NP in Rwanda, where it was found recently.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F837FFE0FF1CF9369C5CF880.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F837FFE0FF1CF8169C06F860.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Local endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F837FFE0FC91FB769ADEFAC0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F837FFE0FC91FA769A88F9C0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Local endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F837FFE0FC91F9569DC8F860.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: NORTHERN PROVINCE: Kinigi, 25 Jun 1961, S. C. Antun Gupfert 1005 (BR 0000017581714!).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F837FFE0FC91F9569DC8F860.taxon	discussion	Note — This specimen was deposited in BR as Lastreopsis sp. It has never been determined and published, and the species is not recorded for Rwanda in the checklist of Roux (2009). We searched for the species at Kinigi without success.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F837FFE0FC91FE369DB6FD20.taxon	discussion	Note — Roux (2000: 56) did not list Rwanda in his “ Distribution ”, but in his paragraph “ without exact locality ”, he listed a specimen from “ Karisimbi (versant sud) nr. Biuri, c. 3000 m, De Witte 1246 (BR) ”, which is a locality in Rwanda.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F834FFE3FF36FC369C59FB20.taxon	discussion	Note — Roux (2009) listed Crepidomanes chevalieri for Rwanda but without citing any source.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F834FFE3FF36FB569C9CFAE0.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Nyungwe NP, Cyamudongo Forest, epiphyte on mossy trees, often forming dense carpets, 02 ° 33 ' 04.03 '' S, 28 ° 59 ' 48.58 '' E, 1732 m, 6 Jan 2019, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F834FFE3FCB4FB569B04FAC0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F834FFE3FF36FE769CAAFD20.taxon	discussion	Note — Roux (2009: 50) listed both taxa for Rwanda. However, Sticherus inflexus is generally considered to be a synonym of S. flagellaris subsp. tomentosus.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F834FFE2FCB4F9369F7AFE40.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: EASTERN PROVINCE: Bugesera, Nyamata, seasonal shallow ponds on ferricretes, 02 ° 07 ' 00.91 '' S, 30 ° 04 ' 07.67 '' E, 1415 m, 9 Jan 2012, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL); Mpanga, seasonal shallow ponds on ferricretes, 02 ° 04 ' 56.65 '' S, 30 ° 46 ' 39.96 '' E, 1310 m, Oct 1985, E. Fischer; Akagera NP, near Lake Ihema, 1 Oct 2013, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F834FFE2FCB4F9369F7AFE40.taxon	discussion	Note — Pichi Sermolli (1983) cited a specimen of Marsilea sp. cf. M. minuta L. from eastern Rwanda (piste Gabiro-Gatsibu, km 7, marais Kibondu, env. 1500 m, Van der Veken 10691 [BR 0000017596121!]). The specimen is sterile and unidentifiable. There are four additional sterile specimens at BR. Roux (2009: 56) listed Rwanda under Marsilea minuta, but did not mention a published record. Therefore, our collections from Rwanda represent the first definite record of the species.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F835FFE2FF1CFA169FDAF9A0.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Nyungwe NP, Karamba, on moss cushions on wet rocks in montane forest, 1997 m, 02 ° 29 ' 10.98 '' S, 29 ° 06 ' 13.27 '' E, 20 Mar 2011, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F835FFE2FF1CFB169C3FFAA0.taxon	discussion	Note — Some authors prefer the name Aglaomorpha volkensii (Hieron.) Hovenkamp & S. Linds. for this taxon, but we follow Wei & Zhang (2022).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F835FFE2FC91FD769DA7FB80.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Rubavu (= Gisenyi), epiphyte on roadside trees, 01 ° 42 ' 11.62 '' S, 29 ° 15 ' 32.15 '' E, 1472 m, 21 Sep 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL); Karongi, lithophyte on rocks, 1489 m, 02 ° 03 ' 46.81 '' S, 29 ° 20 ' 27.99 '' E, 21 Sep 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL); Mashyoza, on volcanic rocks, 1179 m, 02 ° 35 ' 00.06 '' S, 29 ° 00 ' 59.23 '' E, 25 Sep 2011, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F835FFE2FC91FA769A9DF900.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: Volcano National Park, Mt Gahinga, on bamboo, 2900 m, 20 Mar 2022, E. Fischer, P. Ballings & B. Wursten s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F835FFE2FC91FBF69AE8FAA0.taxon	discussion	Note — Some authors prefer Hovenkampia schimperiana (Mett.) Li Bing Zhang & X. M. Zhou as correct name for this taxon. We follow Wei & Zhang (2022).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82AFFFDFF36F9F69C54F960.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: EASTERN PROVINCE: Nyarubuye, quartzitic rocks, 02 ° 08 ' 48.69 '' S, 30 ° 45 ' 10.21 '' E, 1632 m, 12 Mar 2007, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82AFFFDFF36F8F69DA0FEA0.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: NORTHERN PROVINCE: Volcano NP, foot of Mt Bisoke, 01 ° 27 ' 22.65 '' S, 29 ° 30 ' 21.67 '' E, 2717 m, 30 Sep 2009, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL); Volcano NP, Muhabura, humid volcanic rocks, 01 ° 22 ' 02.11 '' S, 29 ° 41 ' 36.03 '' E, 2893 m, 17 Mar 2010, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82AFFFDFCCBFD969B04FDE0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82AFFFDFCCBFD169B04FD60.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82AFFFDFCCBFC969B04FCE0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82AFFFDFCCBFAB69B04FA00.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFCB4FEB69A22FE60.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Nyungwe NP, Cyamudongo Forest, terrestrial, mostly along small streams, occasionally epiphytic in montane forest, 02 ° 32 ' 26.89 '' S, 28 ° 59 ' 20.46 '' E, 1941 m, 1 Apr 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFF36FDD69F1FFC40.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Bugarama, in rice fields, 02 ° 37 ' 56.24 '' S, 29 ° 01 ' 00.88 '' E, 1040 m, 28 Sep 2009, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL). NORTHERN PROVINCE: Lake Bulera E of Butaro, 01 ° 23 ' 13.48 '' S, 29 ° 47 ' 49.09 '' E, 1864 m, 4 Dec 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL). EASTERN PROVINCE: Lake Mugesera N of Karembo, Gisaya swamp, 02 ° 03 ' 40.44 '' S, 30 ° 27 ' 17.54 '' E, 1339 m, 8 Sep 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL); Rwinkwavu, floating on the water surface in swamps, 01 ° 57 ' 47.20 '' S, 30 ° 55 ' 23.33 '' E, 1360 m, 17 Sep 2009, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFCB4FD969DBBFC80.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Nyungwe NP, Pindura-Bweyeye, swamp in montane forest, 02 ° 30 ' 22.08 '' S, 29 ° 13 ' 59.40 '' E, 1960 m, 31 Mar 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFCB4FD969DBBFC80.taxon	discussion	Note — This taxon is a generic hybrid between Christella dentata × Pneumatopteris afra. Both parents occur in Rwanda.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFCB4FCB69B04FC60.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Nyungwe NP, Cyamudongo Forest, forest floor in montane forest, 02 ° 33 ' 21.65 '' S, 28 ° 59 ' 09.12 '' E, 1889 m, 5 Jan 2019, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFCB4FCB69B04FC60.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFCB4FB769A41FA00.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Nyungwe NP, Cyamudongo Forest, terrestrial in montane rainforest, 02 ° 32 ' 29.33 '' S, 28 ° 59 ' 06.56 '' E, 2003 m, 2 Apr 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFCB4F9969D68F880.taxon	discussion	Note — Verdcourt (2006) found it impossible to distinguish between three species [Cyclosorus interruptus, C. striatus (Schumach.) Ching, C. tottus (Thunb.) Pic. Serm.] that share the same ecology. We follow his opinion.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFF36FED69C83FE60.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Albertine Rift endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFCB4F8B69AABF840.taxon	discussion	Note — We follow Kuo & al. (2019), who separated this species from Leptogramma pozoi.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F828FFFFFF36F9569C2DF8A0.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Local endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F829FFFEFC91FB769A7BFA20.taxon	discussion	Note — Mildbraed collected this taxon in “ Rugege-Wald ” with his number 759. Unfortunately, we have not been able to trace material with this number in B. Therefore the identity remains unclear.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F829FFFEFF1CFB369C7DFA00.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Nyungwe NP, Gisakura, terrestrial fern, on deeply shaded rocks along streams in rainforest, 02 ° 27 ' 09.67 '' S, 29 ° 07 ' 04.06 '' E, 1835 m, 3 Apr 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL); Nyungwe NP, Cyamudongo Forest, 02 ° 33 ' 14.63 '' S, 28 ° 59 ' 03.28 '' E, 1870 m, 4 Apr 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F829FFFEFF1CFA369C06F980.taxon	distribution	Endemic status — Local endemic.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F829FFFEFF1CF9B69C2EF940.taxon	materials_examined	New record — RWANDA: WESTERN PROVINCE: Nyungwe NP, Cyamudongo Forest, terrestrial in montane forest along streams, 02 ° 33 ' 14.63 '' S, 28 ° 59 ' 03.28 '' E, 1870 m, 20 Mar 2021, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F829FFFEFC91FA569A48F880.taxon	discussion	Note — Mildbraed collected this taxon in “ Rugege-Wald ” with his number 921. Unfortunately, the specimen is sterile, so it cannot be determined exactly. As the leaves are very small, it does not belong to Haplopteris guineesis, but whether it is identical with H. reekmansii (see above) cannot be stated with certainty. V. isoetifolia is known from eastern and southern Africa and therefore could occur also in Rwanda.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF9FCB4FED69A63FA80.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype: D. R. Congo, Ninagongo (= Nyiragongo), 2000 – 2500 m, 3 Oct 1907, J. Mildbraed 1316 a (B 20 0025283 [https: // herbarium. bgbm. org / object / B 200025283]).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF9FCB4FED69A63FA80.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis — The new variety differs from typical P. macrocarpa var. macrocarpa in the lamina dichotomously divided at the top, bifurcate, with each lobe also being bifurcate.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF9FCB4FED69A63FA80.taxon	distribution	Distribution — Known only from the Virunga Volcanoes in D. R. Congo and Rwanda.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF9FCB4FED69A63FA80.taxon	biology_ecology	Habitat — Epiphyte in montane forest, 2000 – 2900 m.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF9FCB4FED69A63FA80.taxon	materials_examined	Additional specimens seen (paratypes) — D. R. CONGO: Ninagongo (= Nyiragongo), Acanthus - Busch und unterer Waldgürtel, 2000 – 2500 m, 3 Oct 1907, J. Mildbraed 1316, junge Pflanze [young plant on lower right of the sheet], together with L. lanceolata var. pinnatiloba Hieron. [upper left of the sheet] (B 20 0025281); Kihawe (P. Karisimbi), 2400 m, 7 Mar 1935, De Witte 2295 (BR 0000019902777) (together with var. pinnatiloba). — RWANDA: Volcano National Park, Mt Gahinga, on bamboo, 2900 m, 20 Mar 2022, E. Fischer, P. Ballings & B. Wursten s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF9FF36FE569CE4FD60.taxon	discussion	Note — This taxon was described from São Tome and represents a West African element. It is only known from Liberia, Nigeria, Cameroun, São Tome, Congo (Brazzaville), and D. R. Congo. The locality that is closest to the border of Rwanda is Irangi N of Kahuzi-Biéga National Park (Kornaś 1994). Roux (2009: 48) listed Rwanda among the recorded countries without mentioning a source. This record is considered here as erroneous.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF8FCCBFAB69CEFFA20.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype: Rwanda, Station Kissenye (= Gisenyi, Rubavu), Bugoie (= Gishwati forest), 2300 m, 1 Nov 1907, J. Mildbraed 1446 (B 20 0025282 [https: // herbarium. bgbm. org / object / B 200025282]).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF8FCCBFAB69CEFFA20.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis — The new variety differs from typical Pleopeltis macrocarpa (Willd.) Kaulf. var. macrocarpa in the pinnatilobed fronds with long and narrow pinnae. From the hybrid P. × simiana (Schelpe & N. C. Anthony) N. R. Crouch & Klopper, with which it shares the pinnatilobed fronds, it is distinguished by fertile spores, while the latter only has abortive spores. Finally, one parent from the hybrid, P. polypodioides subsp. ecklonii (Kunze) J. P. Roux, does not occur in Rwanda.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF8FCCBFAB69CEFFA20.taxon	distribution	Distribution — D. R. Congo (Virunga Volcanoes, Ruwenzori), Rwanda (Virunga Volcanoes, Gishwati) and Uganda (Muhabura); also reported from Kenya (not seen).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF8FCCBFAB69CEFFA20.taxon	biology_ecology	Habitat — In Rwanda, the new variety occurs in almost pure populations, not in mixed stands together with the typical variety. They have been observed in the montane forest belt up to the bamboo belt of the Virunga Volcanoes between 2500 – 3027 m.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF8FCCBFAB69CEFFA20.taxon	discussion	Note — Plants of both varieties are in cultivation in the Bonn University Botanical Gardens: Pleopeltis macrocarpa var. dichotoma (BG Bonn No. 47370) and P. macrocarpa var. pinnatiloba (BG Bonn No. 47369). In cultivation both taxa kept their typical leaf form (pinnatilobed and dichotomously branched respectively) (Fig. 3, 4) even in the newly produced leaves. This is a strong argument for a genetic fixation and against an ecoform induced by the habitat conditions.	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
038187A2F82EFFF8FCCBFAB69CEFFA20.taxon	materials_examined	Additional specimens seen (paratypes) — D. R. CONGO: Ninagongo (= Nyiragongo), Acanthus - Busch und unterer Waldgürtel, 2000 – 2500 m, 3 Oct 1907, J. Mildbraed 1316, [upper left of the sheet, together with P. macrocarpa var. dichotoma] (B 200025281); Kihawe (Karisimbi), 2400 m, 7 Mar 1935, De Witte 2295 (BR 0000019902777) (together with P. macrocarpa var. dichotoma); Parque National Albert, volcan Karisimbi, flanc E, 2600 m, 21 Aug 1937, J. Louis 5441 (BR 0000019902821); Nyamlagira, 2000 m, 22 Dec 1944, R. Germain 3138 (BR 0000019902784); Ninagongo, 2200 m, H. Humbert 7934 (BR 0000019902791); entre Kimbundo et le premier crète de Mikeno, 2175 m, Aug 1937, J. Lebrun 718; Kivu, Lusengi, 1500 m, May 1958, Antun-Gupffert 173 (BR 0000019902722); Ruwenzori, Lanuri, 2000 m, 15 Apr 1914, Bequaert 4244 (BR 0000019902739). — RWANDA: NORTHERN PROVINCE: Volcano National Park, Sabinyo, epiphyte in montane forest, 2577 m, 01 ° 24 ' 37.13 '' S, 29 ° 36 ' 13.51 '' E, 4 Jan 2017, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL); Gahinga, epiphyte in montane forest, 3027 m, 01 ° 23 ' 23.72 '' S, 29 ° 39 ' 27.84 '' E, 23 Sep 2006, E. Fischer s. n. (KOBL); Mt Gahinga, on bamboo, 2900 m, 20 Mar 2022, E. Fischer, P. Ballings & B. Wursten s. n. (KOBL).	en	Fischer, Eberhard, Lobin, Wolfram (2024): Checklist of Lycopodiopsida (clubmosses and quillworts) and Polypodiopsida (ferns) of Rwanda. Willdenowia 53 (3): 149-172, DOI: 10.3372/wi.53.53302, URL: https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.53.53302
