Nephrolepis cordifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
1109834
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) C.Presl
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Tent. Pterid. 79. 1836 ; & HB. 300. Chr. 288. NPfl. 206
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109172
Common Names
- Heart Fern
- Cordifolia Nephrolepis
- Heart-Leaf Sword Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephrolepis cordifolia (also called Heart-leaved 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 cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in aquariums to provide a natural look.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nephrolepis cordifolia var. pseudolauterbachii Hovenkamp & Miyam.Nephrolepis cordifolia var. pumicicola (F.Ballard) Hovenkamp & Miyam.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nephrolepis cordifolia is small, greenish-brown, and inconspicuous. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Nephrolepis cordifolia 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 cordifolia
Nephrolepis cordifolia 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-26602325: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.