Thelypteridaceae

Areoles without free included veinlets. Excurrent veins present between the lobes of the primary pinnae. Indusia reniform-orbicular Thelypteridaceae
Lower primary pinnae gradually much shorter and more distant, often reduced to auricles Christella
Capitate hairs present on the costules. Hairs on the lower surface of the costae and costules more than 0.2 mm long. Rhizome sometimes erect. Lower Hunter River Valley. Rare. RF or open forests, along watercourses, usually in shady situations Christella hispidula
Capitate hairs absent from the costules. Hairs on the lower surface of the costae and costules 0.2 mm long or less. Rhizome shortly creeping. Coast and adjacent plateaus. RF or open forests, along watercourses or near waterfalls Christella dentata