Nephrolepis

Nephrolepis is a genus of about 30 species of ferns in the family Lomariopsidaceae.


Selected species
Nephrolepis exaltata - The Sword Fern is a species of fern in the family Lomariopsidaceae, native to tropical regions throughout the world. It is common in humid forests and swamps, especially in northern South America, Mexico, Central America, Florida, the West Indies, Polynesia and Africa. Also known as the Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern or Fishbone fern is in the broader family of sword fern. The Boston fern is a very popular house plant, often grown in hanging baskets or similar conditions. It is a perennial plant hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 9-11. Although the fern may appear totally dead due to frost, it will re-emerge in the spring. In general, the Boston fern likes damp, but not soggy soil that is rich in nutrients. Of the common cultivated ferns, the Boston fern is the most tolerant to drought. The fern thrives best in humid conditions, so when grown as a house plant it becomes necessary to mist the plant when relative humidity falls below around 80%. Although outdoors this plant prefers partial shade or full shade, inside it grows best in bright filtered light. This plant is usually propagated by division of the rooted runners, as named cultivars will not produce true spores.

Nephrolepis pectinata

Nephrolepis cordifolia

Nephrolepis bisseratum

Nephrolepis multiflora

Wigginsia (Parodia)

Parodia (Wigginsia) is a genus of cacti. This genus has about 50 species, ranging from small globose plants to 1-m tall columnar cacti.


Species
Parodia buiningii is a species of cactus native to South America. It... more >>>

Lampranthus

Lampranthus is a genus of plants in the family Aizoaceae. One of the species in this genus is Lampranthus roseus, the mini ice plant. Other species in this genus include Lampranthus haworthii and Lampranthus aberdeen. All Lampranthus species... more >>>

Lapageria rosea - Copihue

The Copihue (Lapageria rosea), also known as the Chilean Bellflower and Chilean Glory Flower, is the national flower of Chile. It grows in forests in the southern part of Chile, being part of the Valdivian flora. It is the only species in the... more >>>

Xanthorhiza - Yellowroot

The Yellowroot (Xanthorhiza simplicissima) is the only member of the genus Xanthorhiza, and one of very few genera in the family Ranunculaceae with a woody stem.

It is native to the eastern United States from Maine south to... more >>>

Olneya tesota

Olneya tesota is a perennial flowering tree of the Fabaceae family, legumes (peas, beans, etc), which is commonly known as Ironwood or Desert Ironwood. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Olneya. This tree is part of the western... more >>>