Description: Rhizome long-creeping, covered with papery, peltate-based scales; stipes in 2 ranks, articulated to the rhizome.
Fronds erect to pendent, pinnate; pinnae articulated to the rachis, often with a row of pale dots on the upper surface near the margin; veins free.
Sori superficial, indusia present or absent; indusium circular to reniform.
Distribution and occurrence: World: 12–15 species, tropical & temperate regions of Europe, Asia, Africa & Australia. Australia: 4 species, Qld, N.S.W.
Text by Peter G. Wilson
Taxon concept:
Taxa not yet included in identification key
Arthropteris beckleri x tenella
| | Key to the species | |
| 1 | Indusia absent; pinnae usually 3–10 cm long | Arthropteris tenella |
| Indusia present; pinnae to 3 cm long, rarely longer | 2 |
| 2 | Pinnae bearing numerous long hairs; indusium pubescent | Arthropteris beckleri |
| Pinnae bearing scattered short hairs on the veins; indusium glabrous
Back to 1 | Arthropteris palisotii |
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