Distribution
Asia-Tropical, New Caledonia present, New Hebrides present, New Ireland present
Throughout Malesia. outside Malesia: New Ireland, New Hebrides, New Caledonia.
Taxonomy
Belvisia validinervis is not always sharply distinct from B. spicata, and may be hybridising with the latter. Typical B. validinervis is best recognised by the scales, and the moderately spaced fronds, and, less typical, by wide spikes and a sub-sessile lamina.