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Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.)C.Chr.
| Family Name: | Nephrolepidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Nephrolepis gibbosum, Nephrolepis gibbosa, Nephrolepis biserratum var. furcans, Nephrolepis falcata 'Furcans', Nephrolepis biserrata 'Furcans', Nephrolepis falcata, Nephrolepis biserrata var. furcans, Nephrolepis falcata f. furcans |
| Common Name: | Fish-Tail Fern, Fishtail Sword Fern, Weeping Sword Fern, 镰叶肾蕨 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Creeper |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Sub-erect fern, with drooping fronds, can grow up to 50 - 90 cm tall and 45 - 60 cm wide. |
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| Foliage | Light green fronds, measuring about 80 - 150 cm long and 5 - 10 cm wide, stipe measuring about 10 - 25 cm long, most pinnae with central division to give 2 short tips and giving a "fish tail appearance". |
| Reproductive Parts - non-flowering plant | Sori round and arranged submarginal, indusia kidney-shaped with narrow sinus. |
| Etymology | Genus Nephrolepis means "kidney-scale" and refers to the shape of the indusia of the sori. Species falcata means "with sickle-shaped leaves". |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Others
| Master ID | 259 |
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| Species ID | 1555 |
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