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basket fern

Nephrolepis pectinata

Not Evaluated

About

The Basket fern (Nephrolepis pectinata) is a species in the genus Nephrolepis. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. Its range includes Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba. Its conservation status has not been formally evaluated by the IUCN.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Echte Farne)
Order
Polypodiales (Tüpfelfarnartige)
Family
Nephrolepidaceae
Genus
Nephrolepis
Species
Nephrolepis pectinata (basket fern)

Similar Species in Nephrolepis

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Asian swordfern
Nephrolepis brownii
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Streamside Swordfern
Nephrolepis rivularis
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Narrow swordfern
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Not Evaluated
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Sword Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of basket fern?
The scientific name of basket fern is Nephrolepis pectinata. It belongs to the genus Nephrolepis.
Where does basket fern live?
basket fern is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.
What family does basket fern belong to?
basket fern (Nephrolepis pectinata) belongs to the genus Nephrolepis, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephrolepidaceae.
What kingdom does basket fern belong to?
basket fern (Nephrolepis pectinata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of basket fern?
The closest relatives of basket fern in the genus Nephrolepis include Asian swordfern, Streamside Swordfern, Narrow swordfern, Sword Fern.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Nephrolepis — 5 Species

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basket fern
Nephrolepis pectinata
NE
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Asian swordfern
Nephrolepis brownii
NE 🐾
Streamside Swordfern
Nephrolepis rivularis
NE 🐾
Narrow swordfern
Nephrolepis cordifolia
NE 🐾
Sword Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
LC
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