Genus: 1 species.
Clades: Cystodiaceae.
Region: Borneo, New Guinea, Solomon Islands.
Habitat: lowland rainforests.
BotanyFern; small tree-like fern.
Taxonomy.Cystodium was previously placed in the tree fern family
Dicksoniaceae. Subsequent analysis had moved it to the
Lindsaeaceae. Most recent phylogenetic studies have placed it in its own family, Cystodiaceae, with a sister relationship to the current
Lindsaeaceae.