Nephrolepis brownii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
1277250
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desv.) Hovenkamp & Miyam.
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Blumea 50(2): 293. 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276588
Common Names
- Brown's Swordfern
- Brown Swordfern
- Brown's Nephrolepis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephrolepis brownii (also called Brown Sword Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has a creeping rhizome. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Nephrolepis brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nephrolepis brownii has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephrolepis brownii is an epiphytic fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be grown from spores, but it can take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Nephrolepis brownii
Nephrolepis brownii can be found in the Brown region of Australia.
Nephrolepis brownii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephrolepis brownii?
Nephrolepis brownii
What type of plant is Nephrolepis brownii?
Fern
What is the typical habitat of Nephrolepis brownii?
Rainforest
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-50289229: Based on the initial data import
Peter Hans Hovenkamp (1953-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hovenkamp' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
Futoshi Miyamoto (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyam.' in the authors string.