Nephrolepis cordifolia

Species

Common names

tuber ladder fern

tuber sword fern

ladder fern

Full scientific name

Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) C.Presl

Number of records

1206

Currently classified as a weed

Yes

This weed is included in:

• Environmental Weeds
• National Pest Plant Accord (NPPA)
• Unwanted Organisms
• Auckland RPMP - Sustained Control

External links:

• Species information (NZPCN)
• Weed control information (Weedbusters)
• Key to the weed species (Manaaki Whenua)

This species is in the genus:

Nephrolepis

Genus

The species Nephrolepis cordifolia includes:

Nephrolepis cordifolia var. cordifolia

Variety

Common names

erect sword fern