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The article discusses the proposal to reject the name Gymnogramma plantaginea (Pteridopsida). The name Gymnogramma plantaginea was published as a replacement name for the illegitimate Hemionitis plantaginea. However, both names were subsequently neglected and are rarely mentioned in the pteridological literature. The article argues that the name Gymnogramma plantaginea should be rejected in order to preserve nomenclatural stability and maintain the use of the well-established name Leptochilus hemionitideus. The article provides evidence from the protologue and herbarium collections to support this proposal. [Extracted from the article]

The occurrence of the very rare and little-known fern, Dryopteris lunanensis (Christ) C.Chr., in India is reported for the first time. A detailed description and photographs of the species are provided along with notes on its distribution. A second-step lectotype has also been designated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]