Nephrolepis lauterbachii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lauterbachii
ID:
148213
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Christ) Christ
Source:
ipni
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier ser. 2, 1: 456. 1901
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147542
Common Names
- Lauterbach's Sword Fern
- Lauterbach Sword Fern
- Lauterbach Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Nephrolepis humatoides Alderw. [unknown]
- Nephrolepis cordifolia lauterbachii Christ [unknown]
Description
Nephrolepis lauterbachii (also called Lauterbach's Sword Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Lomariopsidaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and seasonally inundated wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nephrolepis lauterbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for erosion control, as it grows quickly and densely. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nephrolepis lauterbachii is small and white, with 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephrolepis lauterbachii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Nephrolepis lauterbachii
Nephrolepis lauterbachii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Nephrolepis lauterbachii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephrolepis lauterbachii?
Nephrolepis lauterbachii
What are the common names of Nephrolepis lauterbachii?
Fishbone Fern, Fishbone Swordfern
What is the natural habitat of Nephrolepis lauterbachii?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17160980-1: Based on the initial data import