Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenst. ex A.Samp.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Arq. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro 1930: 36. Without Latin diagnosis
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147562
Common Names
- Pickel's Sword Fern
- Pickel Sword Fern
- Pickel Fern
Description
Nephrolepis pickelii (also called Pickel'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 pickelii 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 pickelii has small, white flowers and produces small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nephrolepis pickelii 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 pickelii
Nephrolepis pickelii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Nephrolepis pickelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephrolepis pickelii?
Nephrolepis pickelii
What are the common names of Nephrolepis pickelii?
Fishbone Fern, Fishbone Swordfern
What is the natural habitat of Nephrolepis pickelii?
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,