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Nephrolepis brownii (Desv.) Hovenkamp & Miyam. is a plant in the Nephrolepidaceae family, order Polypodiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Nephrolepis brownii (Desv.) Hovenkamp & Miyam. (Nephrolepis brownii (Desv.) Hovenkamp & Miyam.)
Plantae

Nephrolepis brownii (Desv.) Hovenkamp & Miyam.

Nephrolepis brownii (Desv.) Hovenkamp & Miyam.

Nephrolepis brownii (Asian sword fern) is an Asian-native perennial fern introduced to the Americas, Hawaii and other regions.

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Genus
Nephrolepis
Order
Polypodiales
Class
Polypodiopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

✦ Fun Fact

Nephrolepis exaltata var. bostoniens is a plant known for its cascading foliage. In its early stages, the plant grows upright with graceful elegance. As it matures, the branches begin to droop, making it an ideal candidate for a hanging display.

About Nephrolepis brownii (Desv.) Hovenkamp & Miyam.

Nomenclature

Nephrolepis brownii, commonly called the Asian sword fern, is a fern species.

Growth Form and Size

It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 3 feet (0.91 meters) tall.

Native Distribution Range

This species is native to Asia, and has been introduced to other regions outside its native range. Its native range covers most of southeast Asia, extending north to China and Japan, west to Sri Lanka and India, east to Pacific islands, and south to Australia.

Introduced Regions

It has been introduced to North America, South America, and Hawaii.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Polypodiopsida Polypodiales Nephrolepidaceae Nephrolepis

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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