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In Tasmania,
Adelanthus is represented by a single species, Adelanthus
bisetulus. A. bisetulus seems to favor twigs in wet
forest and can be a rather inconspicuous species. However, the
leaves of this species are unmistakable, making it easy to recognize
in the field once sighted. With a reasonable hand-lens, it is
possible to make out two spine-like teeth at the apex of the leaves
which have a 'swept-downwards' appearance. Distinctively, the
sporophyte arises from the base of the plant. Previously, all
Tasmanian members of the closely related
Calyptrocolea were
placed under Adelanthus.
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