Cochlidium

• Authority

  Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.

• Family

  Polypodiaceae

• Scientific Name

  Cochlidium

• Description

  Genus Description - Plants epiphytic, small. Rhizomes ascending or erect, covered with scales at apex. Fronds clumped, simple, linear, or sometimes divided; the margins entire or dentate; veins free. Sori linear, inserted in row along midrib. The genus is considered by some authors to be a synonym of Grammitis.