Nephrolepis flexuosa
Nephrolepis flexuosa Colenso
Nephrolepis flexuosa is a species of fern in the family Nephrolepidaceae, native to several Pacific regions including Fiji, the Kermadec Islands, northern New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Samoa, and Vanuatu. It was first described by William Colenso in 1888.
Description
Nephrolepis flexuosa belongs to the genus Nephrolepis, which is part of the fern family Nephrolepidaceae. This species is distributed across multiple Pacific islands, including Fiji, the Kermadec Islands, the northern part of New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Samoa, and Vanuatu. The species was scientifically described by William Colenso in 1888. It is a member of a family known for its climbing or terrestrial ferns, often found in moist, tropical environments.
Distribution
Fiji · Kermadec Is. · New Zealand North · Norfolk Is. · Samoa · Vanuatu
Synonyms
Nephrolepis flexuosa var. pseudolauterbachii