nephrolepisnephrolepis
genusgenusGraceful ferns characterized by their arching fronds that grow from a central crown, creating a fountain-like appearance. These adaptable plants produce long, sword-shaped leaves with numerous small leaflets arranged in neat rows along the stems.
Etymology
The name comes from Greek 'nephros' meaning 'kidney' and 'lepis' meaning 'scale', referring to the kidney-shaped protective covers over their spore cases.
Interesting fact!
These remarkable ferns can purify indoor air through their leaves and also reproduce by sending out long runners called stolons, which develop new plants at their tips.
All species of Nephrolepis
nephrolepisCordifolia
Fishbone fern, Tuber ladder fern, Erect sword fern.
nephrolepisExaltata
Boston fern, Sword fern, Common sword fern.
nephrolepisAcutifolia
Cardinal fern, Pointed sword fern, Narrow sword fern.
nephrolepisHirsutula
Hairy sword fern, Rough sword fern, Woolly fern.
nephrolepisBiserrata
Giant sword fern, Broad sword fern, Giant Boston fern.
nephrolepisRivularis
Stream fern, Water sword fern, Riverside fern.
nephrolepisFalcata
Fishtail fern, Sickle fern, Japanese holly fern.
nephrolepisPectinata
Giant sword fern, Spreading sword fern, Giant Boston fern.
nephrolepisPendula
Weeping sword fern, Trailing Boston fern, Hanging sword fern.
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