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Christella dentata (= Cylosorus dentatus, Thelypteridaceae, Pteridophyta), native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia, has been observed between Jijel and Bejaia in northeastern Algeria. Distribution, ecological notes and comparison with related taxa as Cyclosorus interruptus (Dryopteris gongylodes p.p.) are also provided. This is the first report of this species in North Africa.