Davalliaceae
Stipes articulated to the rhizome. Scales of the rhizome ciliate or fimbriate, peltately affixed. Rhizome long-creeping, epiphytic on trees of climbing over rocks Davalliaceae
Stipes not articulated to the rhizome
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