A complete, synonymic checklist of the Ferns and Lycophytes of the World
Version 25.10 (Oct. 12th, 2025)
Covering 13,202 accepted species,
814 hybrids, 957 accepted infraspecific taxa and 54,640 synonyms,
in total 69,613* names
[*about 1,200 dubious, "unplaced" names are omitted from the main database and listed under "Unplaced names"]
With complete, detailed distribution data (countries and regions) and literature references
Arranged in linear phylogenetic sequence reflecting true relationships
Fully searchable and continously updated
With 4,677 pictures of 1,435 taxa
Assembled through 40 years independently from other databases
