Tmesipteris ovata N.A.Wakef. APNI* 
Description: Pendent epiphyte, aerial stems unbranched, mostly 10–15 cm, rarely to 20 cm long; leaves not reducing in size along stem.
Leaves obovate to oblanceolate, 8–15 mm long, 2–3 mm wide, apex rounded, mucronate tip distinct.
Synangia small, 2.5–3 mm long, rounded.
Distribution and occurrence: Usually epiphytic on treeferns, widespread but not common, in rainforest.
NSW subdivisions: NC, CC, SC, CT
Other Australian states: Qld Vic.
Text by Peter G. Wilson
Taxon concept: R.J. Chinnock (1998)
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