Leptopteris
The fern genus Leptopteris is a small group of plants found growing in the Pacific Islands, New Guinea and Australia. They are similar to ferns in the related genus "Todea", and were originally included in that genus. However, the very thin fronds of "Leptopteris" differ from the thick leathery fronds of "Todea", and the genera are considered distinct. A probable extinct species, "Leptopteris estipularis" is known from the Early Cretaceous of India. Species. Species include: