Streamside Swordfern

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 (planta)

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Family

Nephrolepidaceae

Genus

Nephrolepis

Species

Nephrolepis rivularis (Streamside Swordfern)

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Nephrolepis cordifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Streamside Swordfern?

The scientific name of Streamside Swordfern is Nephrolepis rivularis. It belongs to the genus Nephrolepis.

Where does Streamside Swordfern live?

Streamside Swordfern is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.

What family does Streamside Swordfern belong to?

Streamside Swordfern (Nephrolepis rivularis) belongs to the genus Nephrolepis, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephrolepidaceae.

What kingdom does Streamside Swordfern belong to?

Streamside Swordfern (Nephrolepis rivularis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Streamside Swordfern?

The closest relatives of Streamside Swordfern in the genus Nephrolepis include basket fern, Asian swordfern, Narrow swordfern, Sword Fern.