Wunderlin 1982 and nauman 1993 report that while n. Nephrolepis synonyms, nephrolepis pronunciation, nephrolepis translation, english dictionary definition of nephrolepis. Boston fern nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis guide. Tanzania mpanda district mahali mts, tributary of r. Pdf in vitro propagation of nephrolepis cordifolia prsel. Lemon button fern, button sword fern, erect sword fern native to. In vitro propagation of nephrolepis cordifolia prsel. A related species, nephrolepis cordifolia tuberous sword fern, is frequently confused with this. There are actually two species of nephrolepis found in cultivation. Distinguishing native and nonnative boston ferns and sword ferns nephrolepis spp.
Both fertile and sterile fronds are pinnate, up to 3 feet in length and 3 inches wide. Download a page pdf from identification and biology of nonnative plants in. Nephrolepis is a genus of about 30 species of ferns. There are many leaflets, or pinnae, ranging from 40100 mm 1. Uganda w nile district below paida rest camp, 19 aug. This boston fern in a blue bucket by bfishadow adds a splash of colour to the room the victorians were particularly keen on the early species such as n. The genus is commonly referred to as macho ferns or swordferns. 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. About five species rdifolia fish bornfern, narrow sword fern, n. The spores are visible on the underside of the leaf, but this fern mainly propagates by spreading hairy runners.
A reduction in respiratory losses per unit area would also result as found by mortensen and olsen 1987 in their studies of acclimation to low light for both. The relationships among the three clades are not well supported. On aug 16, 2008, jaxflagardener from jacksonville, fl zone 8b wrote. May be confused with a native fern, nephrolepis exalta, which does not produce tubers and has more sharply pointed leaflet tips. Nephrolepis in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The generic name nephrolepis is derived from the greek nephros, kidney, and lepis, scale, in reference to the kidneyshaped indusia sori covering. Nephrolepis abrupta is the first diverging taxon in clade 3 pp 1, bs 95%. Fern these plants are known as the true ferns to distinguish them from the primitive ferns and fern allies. Nephrolepis cordifolia ufifas center for aquatic and invasive. Leaves are round, erect to arching, with very small serrated edges that alternate up the stem. Nephrolepis, boston fern nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis. An evergreen perennial herbaceous plant, it can reach as high as 4090 centimetres 1635 in, and in extreme cases up to 1. Nephrolepis cordifolia nehcooverview eppo global database.
Nephrolepis cordifolia all rights to the reproduction or use of content in the hawaii memory web site are retained by the individual holding institutions or individuals. Comparative epidermal anatomical studies in six taxa of genus. 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. The more than 10,000 true ferns are herbaceous spore producing plants that are noted for their lacy frond foliage, often divided into pinnae and are usually found in moist shady sites. Pdf nephrolepis cordifolia occurs in many tropical, subtropical, mildtemperate, and mediterranean regions of the. Lemon button fern nephrolepis plant in grower pot 4piece product overview its small button like leaves create a dramatic presence that add elegance to any space. Also noted as naturalized in georgia duncan and kartesz.
Runner tips produced green globular bodies ggb when. Rapid propagation of nephrolepis cordifolia was achieved by means of runner tip culture in vitro. Nephrolepis cordifolia ferns and lycophytes of the world. Kimberley queen to temperature, atmospheric vapour pressure deficit vpd and photon flux density pfd have been examined. Other nephrolepis species in florida also with pointed leaflet tips and without the bicolored rachis scales of n.
Nephrolepis davallioides, nephrolepis hirsutula and n. Nephrolepis cordifolia, commonly known as tuberous sword fern, is a wood fern that typically grows in woodland areas. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The indigenous nephrolepis flexuosa is similar, fronds to only 65 cm, no tubers, rare geothermal sites, raoul.
How to care for boston fern plants, growing nephrolepis. Nephrolepis cordifolia, or sword fern, is a plant that was introduced most likely. Download fulltext pdf in vitro propagation of nephrolepis cordifolia prsel article pdf available in scientia horticulturae 3212. Biological control using natural antagonists has been a most successful management tool and is currently the curative and sustainable control. 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.
Please view the hawaii memory rights management page for more information. Further investigation is required on the nephrolepis cordifolia complex, including whether n. If temperatures drop below 16 degrees celsius for longer than two or three days, the upper third of the substrate should completely dry out before the plant can be watered again. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Presl dryopteridaceaewood fern family kal scaly tubers scaly rachis kal. It is an epiphytic and epilithic plant, belonging to the. Found throughout the state of florida, mainly central and southern. Nephrolepis undulata can be recognized by its slender, seasonal rhizome, which usually does not bear more than one or two fronds at the same time, whereas n. Nephrolepis species, southern sword fern, narrow, erect. The specific epithet cordifolia is from the latin cordis, heart, and folium, leaf. This material was treated as nephrolepis hirsutula g. However, one of us hovenkamp has examined the type and maintains that n. Boston fern nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis guide our.
Fishbone fern nephrolepis cordifolia is very similar to several other native ferns nephrolepis spp. For more multimedia, look at nephrolepis on wikimedia commons. Three species are retrieved as potentially nonmonophyletic when genbank identifications are used. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Plants profile for nephrolepis cordifolia narrow swordfern. Under glass, grow in mix of 1 part loam, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts leaf mold, in bright filtered light, with moderate to high humidity nontoxic to pets. Nephrolepis cordifolia, is a fern native to northern australia and asia. Nephrolepis cordifolia ufifas center for aquatic and. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Nephrolepis cordifolia duffi, sword fern parasites just like nearly all indoor plants, the sword fern can also be afflicted with various parasites if conditions are unfavourable, e.
Phylogenetics and biogeography of nephrolepis a tale of. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Pdf nephrolepis cordifolia occurs in many tropical, subtropical, mildtemperate, and mediterranean regions of the world. Sword fern nephrolepis cordifolia is a popular ornamental plant, which is thought to be native to many tropical regions of the world, although its origin is uncertain. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. It is placed in the dryopteridaceae in some other classifications. These two species can be distinguished by the following minor differences.
Can produce dense crowns of drooping leaves that displaces native ground cover. Presl is terrestrial fern with short rhizome and small tubers. The following photos will allow you to identify ferns. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Sword fern, fishbone fern, ladder fern and others synonymes. General information about nephrolepis cordifolia nehco. How nephrolepis ferns adapt to growth at low pfds could relate to their ability to enhance light capture by increasing their frond area relatively more than frond weight fig. Runner tips produced green globular bodies ggb when quarterstrength murashige and skoog medium supplemented with 0.
Spread by natural dispersal of spores and by dumping of yard waste langeland and burks, 1998. Duffii lemon button fern nephrolepis cordifolia is an evergreen tufted fern. If you want a reliable and fairly easy care fern then you need look no further than a variety of nephrolepis. Plant guide plants grasses nephrolepis cordifolia duffii. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. East or west in a pinch would be acceptable, but south facing in full sunshine should be avoided. Fishbone fern nephrolepis cordifolia is also very similar and the introduced and cultivated boston fern nephrolepis exaltata. The bright green fronds are fairly rigid, reaching a metre long and 60 mm wide. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Nephrolepis cordifolia, pteris vitata, and adiantum capilusveneris showed good antimicrobial activity. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Media in category nephrolepis cordifolia the following 70 files are in this category, out of 70 total. In nephrolepis cordifolia highest activity for both gram positive and gram negative bacteria is found in the frond extract. The national vegetation survey nvs databank is a physical archive and electronic databank containing records of over 94,000 vegetation survey plots including data from over 19,000 permanent plots.
Nephrolepis cordifolia sword fern tufts of finelytoothed swordshaped fronds rise from short, erect, hairy leaf stems. Native of tropical and subtropical regions of the world including australia north from north coast of nsw. This great little fern does well in a wide range of conditions but best of all is that it is compact in size and is one of the few ferns that fairs well with neglect and does extremely well in wet habitats. Dispersal occurs via spores that can be dispersed through wind and water, and through the movement of stolons, tubers and rhizomes. How to care for boston fern plants, growing nephrolepis exaltata. Nephrolepis cordifolia new zealand plant conservation. Rhizomes suberect, with spreading, orangebrown to pale brown linear scales, these. Nephrolepis cordifolia vegetation community coastal, dry forest, mesic propagation technique seeds and cuttings timing use dry brown achenes ready for outplanting 6 months planting spacing 12 inches tolerances drought, wind, salt, heat island distribution niihau, kauai, oahu, molokai, lanai, maui, kahoolawe, hawaii. 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. A boston fern will accept some full sun and some quite shady areas, but for a happy and healthy looking plant you should aim for a fairly bright spot which does not receive harsh sunlight a north facing window would be ideal. It will tolerate drier, poorer soil than most ferns. Plant database entry for lemon button fern nephrolepis cordifolia duffii with 7 images, one comment, and 16 data details.
Nephrolepis cordifolia is a wood fern that typically grows in woodland areas. Epiphytic, epilithic on rock, or terrestrial in habit. This plant is sometimes confused with sword fern nephrolepis cordifolia in fact, some unscrupulous or uninformed sellers will actually be selling n. In vitro propagation ofnephrolepis cordifolia prsel. This document is ssagr22, one of a series of the agronomy department, ufifas extension. 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 definition of nephrolepis by the free dictionary. These structures, which are irregularly globose to somewhat elongated, up to a few cm in diameter, and densely scaly, are often but not always present in this species. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Occurs most densely in partial or full shade of hammocks, as far north as the florida panhandle clewell 1985. Tuberous sword fern, boston fern, erect sword fern, ladder fern. Optimising conditions for growth of nephrolepis ferns. South easern usa to south america, naturalized in africa, asia, australia.
Nephrolepis cordifolia duffii, also known as the lemon button fern, is a great terrarium fern. Nephrolepis exaltata, known as the sword fern or boston fern, is a species of fern in the family. If interpreted as heartshaped leaf, a puzzling reference to the pinna shape of this fern. Nephrolepis cordifolia new zealand plant conservation network. These species are distributed in the tropics of the entire world. If you have a chance, check for the presence of tubers on the underground runners of these plants to confirm the id.
It stays under 12 tall and sends creeping runners which sprout new plantlets. Nephrolepis cordifolia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Pdf nephrolepis cordifolia nephrolepidaceae naturalized in. Nephrolepis exaltata also called boston fern a common indoor fern, is occasionally found wild it differs from n. In vitro propagation of nephrolepis cordifolia prsel sciencedirect.
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