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Sword Fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

Least Concern

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 (Sword Fern)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese feto-espada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sword Fern?

The scientific name of Sword Fern is Nephrolepis exaltata. It belongs to the genus Nephrolepis.

What is the conservation status of Sword Fern?

Sword Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sword Fern live?

Sword Fern 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 Sword Fern belong to?

Sword Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) belongs to the genus Nephrolepis, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephrolepidaceae.

Is Sword Fern endangered?

No, Sword Fern (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 Sword Fern belong to?

Sword Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Sword Fern?

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