Arthropteris J.Sm. ex Hook.f.

Fronds 1-pinnate. Pinnae articulated to the main rhachis. Epiphytic on trees or climbing over rocks Arthropteris
Indusium rather persistent. Pinnae to 3 cm long, rarely longer
Indusium pubescent, orbicular-peltate or reniform. Pinnae membranous or herbaceous, 0.2–1.7 cm long with numerous long hairs, obtusely rounded, margins crenate. Fronds including the stipes 10–20 cm long. Widespread. RF. On trees and rocks Arthropteris beckleri
Indusium glabrous, reniform. Pinnae usually 3 cm or less long, with scattered short hairs on the veins, obtusely rounded, margins entire to crenate. Fronds including the stipes 15 – 30 cm long. North from Illawarra escarpment. RF. On trees. Endangered Arthropteris palisotii