🌿 Identification Guide

How to Identify Nephrolepidaceae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Nephrolepidaceae?

Nephrolepidaceae species are classified in the order Polypodiales, class Polypodiopsida, kingdom Plantae. The family contains 6 accepted species.

6 species · Plantae · Order Polypodiales

Nephrolepidaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Polypodiales, class Polypodiopsida. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

The sword fern features long, arching fronds that can grow up to 1 meter in length and are composed of numerous small leaflets.

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Representative Nephrolepidaceae Species

Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) C.Chr.

Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott

Nephrolepis exaltata, the Boston fern, is a popular non-toxic houseplant native …

Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) C.Presl

Nephrolepis cordifolia is an evergreen tuberous fern native to Himalayan foothil…

Nephrolepis brownii (Desv.) Hovenkamp & Miyam.

Nephrolepis brownii (Asian sword fern) is an Asian-native perennial fern introdu…

Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv.

Nephrolepis biserrata, giant swordfern, is the largest sword fern, a tropical sp…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Nephrolepidaceae?

Nephrolepidaceae plants belong to the Polypodiales order in the Plantae kingdom. The sword fern features long, arching fronds that can grow up to 1 meter in length and are composed of numerous small leaflets. 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.

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