Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Mét. Ecol. Sist. 3(Supl. 1): 65 (-69; fig. 4). 2008 [after 4 Aug 2008]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277688
Common Names
- Nephrolepis obtusiloba
- Obtuse-lobed Sword Fern
- Obtuse-lobed Nephrolepis
Description
Nephrolepis obtusiloba (also called Obtusiloba, among many other common names) is a fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nephrolepis obtusiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nephrolepis obtusiloba is a small, yellowish-white, fan-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nephrolepis obtusiloba is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. For spore propagation, the spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. For division, the rhizome should be divided into sections and each section should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Nephrolepis obtusiloba
Nephrolepis obtusiloba is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and other moist habitats.
Nephrolepis obtusiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephrolepis obtusiloba?
Nephrolepis obtusiloba
What type of plant is Nephrolepis obtusiloba?
Fern
Where is Nephrolepis obtusiloba native to?
Tropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Nephrolepis genus
Nephrolepis arida,
Nephrolepis arthropteroides,
Nephrolepis copelandii,
Nephrolepis davalliae,
Nephrolepis davallioides,
Nephrolepis dicksonioides,
Nephrolepis flexuosa,
Nephrolepis hippocrepicis,
Nephrolepis kuroiwae,
Nephrolepis lauterbachii,
Nephrolepis medlerae,
Nephrolepis paludosa,
Nephrolepis pickelii,
Nephrolepis pseudobiserrata,
Nephrolepis biserrata,
Nephrolepis abrupta,
Nephrolepis undulata,
Nephrolepis averyi,
Nephrolepis cordifolia,
Nephrolepis exaltata,
Nephrolepis hirsutula,
Nephrolepis pectinata,
Nephrolepis acutifolia,
Nephrolepis pendula,
Nephrolepis rivularis,
Nephrolepis falcata,
Nephrolepis obliterata,
Nephrolepis radicans,
Nephrolepis brownii,
Nephrolepis grayumiana,
Nephrolepis obtusiloba,
Nephrolepis falciformis,
Nephrolepis equilatera,
Species in the Nephrolepidaceae family
Nephrolepis arida,
Nephrolepis arthropteroides,
Nephrolepis copelandii,
Nephrolepis davalliae,
Nephrolepis davallioides,
Nephrolepis dicksonioides,
Nephrolepis flexuosa,
Nephrolepis hippocrepicis,
Nephrolepis kuroiwae,
Nephrolepis lauterbachii,
Nephrolepis medlerae,
Nephrolepis paludosa,
Nephrolepis pickelii,
Nephrolepis pseudobiserrata,
Nephrolepis biserrata,
Nephrolepis abrupta,
Nephrolepis undulata,
Nephrolepis averyi,
Nephrolepis cordifolia,
Nephrolepis exaltata,
Nephrolepis hirsutula,
Nephrolepis pectinata,
Nephrolepis acutifolia,
Nephrolepis pendula,
Nephrolepis rivularis,
Nephrolepis falcata,
Nephrolepis obliterata,
Nephrolepis radicans,
Nephrolepis brownii,
Nephrolepis grayumiana,
Nephrolepis obtusiloba,
Nephrolepis falciformis,
Nephrolepis equilatera,