Rhizome short-creeping, scaly. Fronds mostly divided 2 times, occasionally 3 times at the base, 25-40 cm long in tufts, more or less erect. Sori all along the margins within a continuous indusium consisting of a reflexed marginal flap.

Will tolerate cool conditions.

Pacific, S Asia, Africa. Naturalised in SE Queensland.

Frond divided 2-3 times, at least the terminal segments elongated.

Source: Spencer, R. (1995). Adiantaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 1, Ferns, conifers & their allies. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.