Trachypteris (plant) explained

Trachypteris is a small genus of ferns in the subfamily Cheilanthoideae of the family Pteridaceae. Three species are native to the tropical South America, one (Trachypteris drakeana) to Madagascar.

Species

, the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World recognized the following species:

• Trachypteris drakeana C.Chr.
• Trachypteris gilliana (Baker) Svenson
• Trachypteris induta (Maxon) R.M.Tryon & A.F.Tryon
• Trachypteris pinnata (Hook.f.) C.Chr.