Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
obliterata
ID:
1125516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) J.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 4: 197. 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124854



Common Names

  • Nephrolepis obliterata
  • Obliterata's Nephrolepis
  • Obliterata's Sword Fern


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Uses & Benefits

Nephrolepis obliterata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor houseplant. It can also be used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nephrolepis obliterata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Where to Find Nephrolepis obliterata

Nephrolepis obliterata is native to tropical regions and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Nephrolepis genus

Species in the Nephrolepidaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26621078: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.