Rhizome short-creeping, scales dark brown. Fronds mostly 30-100 cm long, erect or arching. Blade divided 1-2 times, ovate in outline. Segments gradually becoming broader towards the base, toothed or lobed, the veins steeply angled and forked. Sori spreading away from the midrib, mostly long.

Will tolerate cool conditions.

WA, Qld, NSW, Vic., NZ, Pacific Is, Malesia, Asia.

Frond divided once with long, doubly-toothed segments.

Source: Spencer, R. (1995). Aspleniaceae. 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.