Pdf hybridization, polyploidization, and reticulate evolution are major mechanisms that shape the current fern diversity. Schott, nephrolepidaceae, naturalised in new zealand by mark large and lizzy farrington is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercial 4. On aug 16, 2008, jaxflagardener from jacksonville, fl zone 8b wrote. Nefrolepis, helecho espada, helecho rizado nephrolepis exaltata. It is indigenous to the hawaiian islands where it is known as kupukupu, okupukupu or nianiau it is similar.
Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Etymology the generic name nephrolepis is derived from the greek nephros, kidney, and lepis, scale, in reference to the kidneyshaped indusia sori covering. The plant list includes 30 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus nephrolepis. Plants profile for nephrolepis obliterata australian. Nephrolepis synonyms, nephrolepis pronunciation, nephrolepis translation, english dictionary definition of nephrolepis. Propagate whatever desirable by potting up a new plantlet taken from any point where the tip of a runner has rooted down. What is nephrolepis bostoniensis unravelling the origin of. The species nephrolepis exaltata is a tropical species of sword fern in the family lomariopsidaceae, native to humid forests from northern south america through mexico, in florida and the west indies where it can grow up to 7 feet tall. It is a relatively tough fern, with a higher tolerance for light than other species, and as far as ferns go, they are more tolerant of dry conditions and easy to. It has many common names including fishbone fern,tuberous sword fern,tuber ladder fern, erect sword fern, narrow sword fern and ladder fern, and herringbone fern. Marsilea is commonly known as pepper wort or water fern although it is a fern but hardly resembles a true fern. Pdf what is nephrolepis bostoniensis unravelling the. This will connect local nurseries to landscape architects and home growers to promote the use and understanding of local native plants.
Occurs most densely in partial or full shade of hammocks, as far north as the florida panhandle clewell 1985. Nephrolepis hirsutula is a fern native to asia and the pacific, and is not recorded as having spread outside of this region. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Nephrolepis in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. It is placed in the dryopteridaceae in some other classifications. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. An evergreen perennial herbaceous plant, it can reach as high as 4090 centimetres 1635 in, and in extreme cases up to 1. This page was last edited on 4 september 2017, at 07. Boston fern, nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis boston fern is a common ornamental plant frequently grown as a houseplant in cold climates. Nevertheless, there are some requirements that need to be met in order for the sword fern to grow healthy and strong. The boston fern nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis is one of the most wellknown ferns and admired for its desirable traits as a houseplant. Cultivation grow indoors or under glass in a multipurpose compost or a mix of 1 part loam, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts leaf mould in bright filtered light, with moderate to high humidity and good ventilation. An nephrolepis biserrata in uska species han plantae in nahilalakip ha punoan nga tracheophyta, ngan nga syahan ginhulagway ni olof swartz, ngan ginhatag han pagkayana nga asya nga ngaran ni heinrich wilhelm schott.
Boston fern nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis guide our. I am particularly interested in macroevolutionary rates and characters that diagnose large clades of ferns and lycophytes. These two species can be distinguished by the following minor differences. An nephrolepis biserrata in nahilalakip ha genus nga nephrolepis, ngan familia nga nephrolepidaceae. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Both fertile and sterile fronds are pinnate, up to 3 feet in length and 3 inches wide. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank.
Stems ascending to erect, bearing wiry stolons and sometimes. The genus is commonly referred to as macho ferns or swordferns. Plants profile for nephrolepis exaltata boston swordfern. Nephrolepis davalliodes ferns and lycophytes of the world. It is indigenous to the hawaiian islands where it is known as kupukupu, okupukupu or nianiau it is similar to the related fern nephrolepis exaltata. Nephrolepis exaltata, known as the sword fern or boston fern, is a species of fern in the family lomariopsidaceae sometimes treated in the families davalliaceae or oleandraceae, or in its own family, nephrolepidaceae native to tropical regions throughout the world. They like to be kept in warm, humid conditions and dont appreciate being blasted by air from outlets or vents.
Jan 23, 2005 view picture of nephrolepis, boston fern tiger nephrolepis exaltata at daves garden. Nefrolepis, helecho espada, helecho rizado nephrolepis. Use a sharp knife to cut through the runner about 5cm 2 inch from the tip, thus releasing the rooted plantlet. Nephrolepis definition of nephrolepis by the free dictionary. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. The nephrolepis boston fern complex including nephrolepis exaltata l. Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis or as it is more popularly known the boston fern is a great first house plant or a fern to introduce to your collection, quite easy to care for and it will live happily in your home or office.
Boston fern nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis guide. This material was treated as nephrolepis falcata cavanilles c. During the growing season, water moderately soft water and apply a halfstrength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. It has many common names including fishbone fern, tuberous sword fern,tuber ladder fern, erect sword fern, narrow sword fern and ladder fern, and herringbone fern. It is the only genus in the family nephrolepidaceae, placed in the suborder aspleniineae eupolypods i of the order polypodiales in the pteridophyte phylogeny group classification of 2016 ppg i. Boston fern greek nephros, kidney, and lepis, scale, in reference to shape of the indusia clifton e. Boston fern care indoors nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis. These species are distributed in the tropics of the entire. Jul 15, 2014 this page was last edited on 4 september 2017, at 07. The plant list includes a further 14 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus nephrolepis.
Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. The species nephrolepis exaltata is a tropical species of sword fern in the family lomariopsidaceae, native to humid. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Distinguishing native and nonnative boston ferns and sword ferns nephrolepis spp. Boston fern, nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis master. Sign up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals. The boston fern is the most popular of all ferns grown indoors and has been found to be one of the easiest to care for and maintain. Compared to most other ferns your going to find this plant a lot easier to care for in regards to light, humidity levels and propagating see care instructions below. Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis or as it is more popularly known the boston fern is a great first house plant or a fern to introduce to your collection, quite easy to. Nephrolepis species nephrolepis exaltata name homonyms nephrolepis exaltata l. It is an evergreen fern that grows with an upright spreading habit to 3 tall and as wide.
Plants profile for nephrolepis obliterata australian swordfern. Fps427 nephrolepis exaltata boston fern, sword fern1 edward f. Boston fern is a common ornamental plant frequently grown as a houseplant in cold climates. During the winter, when the plant isnt growing, you can reduce watering, but your fern should never be allowed. Boston ferns are typically attractive, with long, graceful fronds bedecked with tiny leaves. Also noted as naturalized in georgia duncan and kartesz 1981. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of nephrolepis exaltata. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. This document is ssagr22, one of a series of the agronomy department, ufifas extension. These are primarily included because names of species rank are. Other nephrolepis species in florida also with pointed leaflet tips and without the bicolored rachis scales of n.
Nephrolepis is a genus of about 30 species of ferns. Nephrolepis cordifolia ufifas center for aquatic and. Presl dryopteridaceaewood fern family kal scaly tubers scaly rachis kal. This page was last edited on 18 december 2019, at 12. Although one of us hovenkamp has examined the type and identified it as a philippine endemic, two of us xing and wang prefer to use n. Nephrolepis exaltata rooseveltii nephrolepis exaltata.
Nephrolepis cordifolia is a wood fern that typically grows in woodland areas. This plant is sometimes confused with sword fern nephrolepis cordifolia in fact, some unscrupulous or uninformed sellers will actually be selling n. For more multimedia, look at nephrolepis on wikimedia commons. Fishbone fern nephrolepis cordifolia is also very similar and the introduced and cultivated boston fern nephrolepis exaltata. How to care for boston fern plants, growing nephrolepis. Pdf nephrolepis lomariopsidaceae polypodiopsida na. View picture of nephrolepis, boston fern tiger nephrolepis exaltata at daves garden. This document is fps427, one of a series of the environmental horticulture department, ufifas extension. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Perspecties in biosecurity research series 22016 4 ranges and orewa populations showed 4050% abnormal spores which were highly irregular in.
These species are distributed in the tropics of the entire world. Schott common names boston fern in english boston sword fern in english boston swordfern in english fetoespada in portuguese spjutbraken in swedish. Remove dead fronds and occasionally rotate the plant to keep it growing evenly. It is an evergreen fern that grows with an upright spreading habit to 3 tall and as. The goal of native plants hawaii nph is to create and establish a single, comprehensive and searchable online database knowledgebase with information updated by participating nurseries and specialists. Nephrolepis, boston fern nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis. Nephrolepis exaltata, commonly called sword fern or boston fern, is native to florida, west indies, mexico, central america, south america, polynesia and africa. Nephrolepis cordifolia, is a fern native to northern australia and asia. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
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