Synonyms: Platyzoma APNI*
Description: Rhizome tufted or shortly creeping, covered with scales.
Fronds 1–4-pinnate; lamina glabrous or sometimes with jointed hairs; rachis deeply grooved; veins free or anastomosing.
Sori linear and submarginal, true indusia absent, the recurved margin of the lamina forming a false indusium.
Distribution and occurrence: World: c. 250 species, tropical & subtropical regions. Australia: 15 species, all States (Field 2020).
Text by Peter G. Wilson updated by Matt A.M. Renner (5 May 2020) Taxon concept:
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