Nephrolepis biserrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biserrata
ID:
1108031
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Schott
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Gen. Fil. [Schott] ad t.3. 1834
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107369
Common Names
- Biserrata Fern
- Fishbone Fern
- Fishtail Fern
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Nephrolepis biserrata (also called Fishbone Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to South Asia. It is an evergreen fern, meaning that it retains its leaves year-round. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nephrolepis biserrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nephrolepis biserrata var. auriculata ChingFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nephrolepis biserrata has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Nephrolepis biserrata is a hardy fern that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Spores should be collected in the summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Nephrolepis biserrata
Nephrolepis biserrata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
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-26600238: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.