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feto-espada

Nephrolepis exaltata

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania), Asia (Turkey), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇸 Spain 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Species

Nephrolepis exaltata (feto-espada)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese feto-espada

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escadinha-do-céu

Nephrolepis cordifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of feto-espada?

The scientific name of feto-espada is Nephrolepis exaltata. It belongs to the genus Nephrolepis.

What is the conservation status of feto-espada?

feto-espada (Nephrolepis exaltata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does feto-espada live?

feto-espada is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania), Asia (Turkey), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Kiribati, Micronesia, Nauru, Portugal, Seychelles, South Africa.

What family does feto-espada belong to?

feto-espada (Nephrolepis exaltata) belongs to the genus Nephrolepis, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephrolepidaceae.

Is feto-espada endangered?

No, feto-espada (Nephrolepis exaltata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does feto-espada belong to?

feto-espada (Nephrolepis exaltata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of feto-espada?

The closest relatives of feto-espada in the genus Nephrolepis include escadinha-do-céu, basket fern, Asian swordfern, Streamside Swordfern.