Citation: R. Br., Prod. Fl. Nov. Holl. 151 (1810).

Derivation: After Samuel Doody, died 1706, a London pharmacist and student of cryptogams.

Synonymy: Not Applicable

Common name: None

Description:
Terrestrial ferns with short erect rhizomes bearing harsh dark scales; stipe red to blackish, scaly near the base; lamina pinnate; pinnae usually harsh, toothed, uniform or slightly dimorphic; sori superficial, oblong, in 1 or 2 (rarely 3) rows parallel to the costa; indusium attached on the inner side of the costule, opening towards the midrib.

Distribution:  Asia to Australasia and Hawaii; about 11 species, 6 in Australia.

Biology: No text

Author: Not yet available