Cheilanthes are generally evergreen ferns that form tight clusters of small fronds on glossy, frequently dark stalks.

Cheilanthes yunnanensis

Coniogramme consists of approximately 40 species of ferns that form clumps and can be evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous. These terrestrial ferns thrive in damp, shaded environments, making them ideal for woodland settings.

Coniogramme

Coniogramme affinis

This semi-evergreen fern develops a clump of glossy fronds that spread outward, featuring distinctive green and yellow banding.

Coniogramme emeiensis

Coniogramme fraxinea

Coniogramme fraxinea var. denticulata-serrata

Coniogramme gracilis

Coniogramme intermedia is an evergreen fern, typically reaching a height of 60 to 90 cm. It features a short, creeping rhizome and produces elongated, lance-shaped fronds that are glossy and dark green in color. This species is not commonly found in gardens.

Coniogramme intermedia

Coniogramme intermedia 'Yoroi Musha'

Coniogramme japonica

Coniogramme japonica 'Flavomaculata' is a semi-evergreen fern characterized by its clumps of ribbon-like fronds, which can reach lengths of 60 to 100 cm and widths of 40 to 60 cm. The fronds exhibit a glossy green hue, adorned with distinct horizontal yellow bands that are most evident on the newer growth.

Coniogramme japonica 'Flavomaculata'

Cryptogramma acrostichoides

Cryptogramma crispa

Doryopteris concolor

Doryopteris concolor var. kirkii

Doryopteris duclouxii

Doryopteris nobilis

Doryopteris pedata is a compact, evergreen fern that can reach heights of up to 60 cm. It features deeply lobed fronds with pronounced dark veins, supported by slender black stems. The shorter, non-reproductive fronds have a palmate form, while the taller, fertile fronds display narrower lobes.

Doryopteris pedata

Doryopteris pedata var. palmata

Doryopteris pilosa var. gemmifera

Gymnopteris

Gymnopteris feei

Gymnopteris vestita

This genus comprises ferns indigenous to tropical regions of America. Certain species feature robust, heart-shaped leaves that are commonly cultivated as houseplants, while others possess slender, pinnate fronds typically found in forested environments. These ferns are believed to offer various medicinal benefits, including the treatment of diabetes and the alleviation of aches and burns.

Hemionitis

Hemionitis arifolia is a compact, evergreen fern typically cultivated indoors. It features tufted fronds that reach heights of around 15 cm, displaying heart or spear-shaped, glossy mid-green leaves that can grow up to 15 cm long. These fronds emerge from sleek black stems.

Hemionitis arifolia

Hemionitis marantae

Hemionitis palmata

Llavea cordifolia

Onychium contiguum

Onychium japonicum is a deciduous fern that grows in clumps, reaching heights of approximately 45 cm. It features slender, dark stems that support fronds that can be upright or arching. The fronds are composed of finely divided leaflets, which may be separated into three distinct sections.

Onychium japonicum

Onychium japonicum 'Dali'

Onychium japonicum 'Yunnan Fancy'

Onychium lucidum

Pellaea consists of tufted ferns that can be either evergreen or deciduous, featuring fronds that are pinnate to tripinnate in structure.

Pellaea

Pellaea andromedifolia

Pellaea atropurpurea

Pellaea boivinii var. viridis

Pellaea breweri

Pellaea bridgesii

Pellaea calomelanos

Pellaea cordifolia

Pellaea falcata is a perennial fern characterized by its upright, glossy fronds that can reach lengths of up to 75 cm. The fronds are composed of short, oblong to curved leaflets, which may exhibit slightly wavy edges.

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