Species Nephrolepis exaltata
Pictures from Observations
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Nephrolepis:
Gk. nephros = kidney; lepis = a scale; referring to the kidney-shaped indusia in the type species.
Scientific name:
Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott
Common names:
Boston Fern
Localities:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Genera Filicum 1: t.3 (1834)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1834
Perennial with erect rhizome. Fronds erect, stipe paleate, lamina ovate-lanceolate, pinnate, pinnae subsessile, oblong-acute, auriculate, serrate-dentate, subglabrous. Sori semilunate, indusium reniform. Disturbed areas, to 400 m, SW, SE (tropical American weed, Cape Peninsula to Knysna).
Observations of Taxon
Nephrolepis exaltata
Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
14/06/2013 - 7:25pm
Collection:
Nephrolepis exaltata
Name of observer:
Observer unknown (David)
Date observed:
17/05/2013 - 6:51pm
Collection:
