Nephrolepis averyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
averyi
ID:
1109833
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nauman
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 69: 69. 1979 Collector cited as Nauman et al.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109171
Common Names
- Avery's Swordfern
- Avery's Nephrolepis
- Avery Sword Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephrolepis averyi (also called Avery's Nephrolepis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of the world. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and has a creeping rhizome with fronds that are lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Nephrolepis averyi 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 averyi 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 averyi 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 averyi
Nephrolepis averyi 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-26602322: Based on the initial data import
Clifton Edward Nauman (1954-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nauman' in the authors string.