According to Mickel & Smith (2004), “this species can be distinguished from congeners in Mexico by its narrower pinnae [1.2-3 cm wide] and occurrence at higher elevations”. It is known only form Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
- S. underwoodianus – habit
- S. underwoodianus – lamina base
- S. underwoodianus – fiddlehead
- S. underwoodianus – ab side
- S. underwoodianus – pinna detail
- S. underwoodianus – sori and indument
- S. underwoodianus – stem apex
- S. underwoodianus – stem x-sect
- S. underwoodianus – petiole x-sect