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Asian swordfern

Nephrolepis brownii

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About

The Asian swordfern (Nephrolepis brownii) is a species in the genus Nephrolepis. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. Widely distributed across Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇦 Panama 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Filicopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Species

Nephrolepis brownii (Asian swordfern)

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basket fern

Nephrolepis pectinata

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Streamside Swordfern

Nephrolepis rivularis

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Narrow swordfern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asian swordfern?

The scientific name of Asian swordfern is Nephrolepis brownii. It belongs to the genus Nephrolepis.

Where does Asian swordfern live?

Asian swordfern is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Singapore, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Asian swordfern belong to?

Asian swordfern (Nephrolepis brownii) belongs to the genus Nephrolepis, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephrolepidaceae.

What kingdom does Asian swordfern belong to?

Asian swordfern (Nephrolepis brownii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Asian swordfern?

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