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Nephrolepis falcata

Fishtail Swordfern
Also known as: Aspidium biserratum var. furcans (L.H.Bailey) Farw. +5 more
  • Aspidium biserratum var. furcans (L.H.Bailey) Farw.
  • Nephrolepis barbata Copel.
  • Nephrolepis biserrata var. furcans (T.Moore) L.H.Bailey
  • Nephrolepis davallioides var. furcans T.Moore
  • Nephrolepis falcata f. furcans (T.Moore ex G.Nicholson) Proctor
  • Tectaria falcata Cav.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.

Nephrolepis falcata (commonly known as Fishtail swordfern) is an epiphytic fern within the Polypodiaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Philippines

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