The genus has a pan-tropical distribution, with some members entering sub-tropical areas.

Hong Kong is in a sub-tropical area, and has monsoon winds.

The golden leather fern is found in tropical and sub-tropical areas around the world.

They are found in sub-tropical areas of China, Korea, and Japan, usually as epiphytes.

It is especially useful in northern regions, but not much in tropical to sub-tropical areas.

It is considerably larger than the hedgehog species found in tropical and sub-tropical areas.

It has been introduced into other parts of the world as an ornamental plant and is considered an invasive species in many tropical and sub-tropical areas.

The location used was within a three hour drive from the city of Cairns and was in a wet, sub-tropical area.

They occur in tropical and sub-tropical areas, typically as part of coral reefs which have grown to cover a far larger area under the sea.

Belties are also raised in Australia with herds found throughout the country, even in sub-tropical areas.