Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Pantropical |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Sub-erect fern, with slightly drooping fronds, able to grow up to 60 - 90 cm tall and 0.5 - 1 m wide. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Dagger-shaped fronds which are entire to slightly toothed, measuring about 50 - 150 cm long and 5 - 10 cm wide, pinnae arrangement alternate and each pinna measures about 3 - 8 cm long. |
| Reproductive Parts - non-flowering plant | Sori round and arranged in 2 rows near the margins of the pinnae. |
| Etymology | Genus Nephrolepis means "kidney-scale" and refers to the shape of the indusia of the sori. Species exaltata means lofty and very tall. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Spore, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 261 |
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| Species ID | 1557 |
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