Comment:nom. inval. under ICN Art. 41.5 (Shenzhen Code, 2018), as a full and direct reference to the intended basionym (Pteris recurvata var. wightiana J.Agardh), its author and place of valid publication is not given. Löve & Löve instead provide only an indirect reference via citation of Pteridium aquilinum var. wightianum (J.Agardh) R.M.Tryon in synonymy.