Rhizome 3-4 mm in diam., densely scaly; scales reddish brown, linear to linear-lanceolate, 3-6 mm, margin entire, apex acuminate. Fronds monomorphic. Stipe straw-colored or light brown, 5-15(-20) cm, glabrous; lamina simple, linear or oblanceolate, 5-15(-28) × 1-3 cm, widest above middle, base cuneate, margin entire or slightly crenate, apex shortly acuminate. Lateral veins visible, veinlets obscure. Lamina papery or subleathery, stiff, both surfaces glabrous, abaxial surface usually glaucous. Sori orbicular, small, slightly closer to midrib, superficial.