Nephrolepis pectinata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
1109839
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Schott
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Gen. Fil. [Schott] ad t.3. 1834 ; & Chr. 289. NPfl. 207
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109177
Common Names
- Pectinata Nephrolepis
- Pectinata Swordfern
- Comb-Leaf Sword Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephrolepis pectinata (also called 'Fishbone Fern', among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is usually found in moist, shady areas of the forest. It has long, narrow, bright green fronds that are divided into many sections.
Uses & Benefits
Nephrolepis pectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in aquariums to provide a natural look.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nephrolepis pectinata is small, greenish-brown, and inconspicuous. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephrolepis pectinata is a hardy fern that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated from spores or division of the rhizomes. The spores should be sown in a moist, shady area with a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). The rhizomes can be divided in the spring and replanted in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Nephrolepis pectinata
Nephrolepis pectinata is found in moist forests in the Caribbean.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602330: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.