Nephrolepis falciformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falciformis
ID:
1280633
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Ferns br. and for. 287. 1866
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279971
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephrolepis falciformis (also called 'Sickle-leaved Nephrolepis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has alternate, falcate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nephrolepis falciformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nephrolepis falciformis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and are initially light green in colour.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephrolepis falciformis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Nephrolepis falciformis
Nephrolepis falciformis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Nephrolepis falciformis FAQ
What is the common name of Nephrolepis falciformis?
Sickle-fern
What is the natural habitat of Nephrolepis falciformis?
Forests, thickets, and rocky areas
What is the flower color of Nephrolepis falciformis?
White or pink
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
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17160840-1: Based on the initial data import