Nephrolepis undulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
1108449
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Afzel. ex Sw.) J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 72(Companion): 35. 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107787
Common Names
- Nephrolepis undulata
- Undulate Sword Fern
- Undulate Fern
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Nephrolepis undulata (also called Wavy Sword Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is a terrestrial fern, found in moist and shady areas, such as forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nephrolepis undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used to create a natural humidifier in a room.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nephrolepis undulata var. aureoglandulosa (Bonap.) TardieuNephrolepis undulata var. delicatula (Decne.) Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nephrolepis undulata is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Nephrolepis undulata can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600743: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Adam Afzelius (1750-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Afzel.' in the authors string.