How to Identify Nephrolepidaceae
Nephrolepidaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Polypodiales, class Polypodiopsida. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Nephrolepidaceae Species
Nephrolepis brownii (Desv.) Hovenkamp & Miyam.
Nephrolepis brownii (Desv.) Hovenkamp & Miyam.
Nephrolepis brownii (Asian sword fern) is an Asian-native perennial fern introdu…
Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott
Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott
Nephrolepis exaltata, the Boston fern, is a popular non-toxic houseplant native …
Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv.
Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv.
Nephrolepis biserrata, giant swordfern, is the largest sword fern, a tropical sp…
Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) C.Presl
Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) C.Presl
Nephrolepis cordifolia is an evergreen tuberous fern native to Himalayan foothil…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Nephrolepidaceae?
Nephrolepidaceae plants belong to the Polypodiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 6 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Nephrolepidaceae?
Nephrolepidaceae is classified in the order Polypodiales, class Polypodiopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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