Nephrolepis paludosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
148230
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sehnem in Reitz
Source:
ipni
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catarin. DAVA: 16. 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147559
Common Names
- Marsh Sword Fern
- Paludosa Sword Fern
- Paludosa Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephrolepis paludosa (also called Marsh 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 paludosa 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
Nephrolepis paludosa has small, yellowish-green flowers and produces small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephrolepis paludosa 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 paludosa
Nephrolepis paludosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Nephrolepis paludosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephrolepis paludosa?
Nephrolepis paludosa
What are the common names of Nephrolepis paludosa?
Fishbone Fern, Fishbone Swordfern
What is the natural habitat of Nephrolepis paludosa?
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
Aloysio Sehnem (1912-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sehnem' in the authors string.
Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169559-2: Based on the initial data import