Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
rivularis
ID:
1114857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Mett. ex Krug

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24(1): 122. 1897 [14 May 1897]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114195



Common Names

  • Nephrolepis rivularis
  • River Nephrolepis
  • River Sword Fern


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Uses & Benefits

Nephrolepis rivularis is a fern used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephrolepis rivularis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single, erect stem with small, scale-like leaves.

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Where to Find Nephrolepis rivularis

Nephrolepis rivularis can be found in Central America and the Caribbean.

Species in the Nephrolepis genus

Species in the Nephrolepidaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26608577: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.