Family Nephrolepidaceae Pic. Serm.


Summary
Family number:
1261
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Kind of family:
Fern
Number of accepted genera:
2
Type genus:
Nephrolepis Schott

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References:
  1. Christenhusz, M. J. M. et al. 2011. A linear sequence of extant families and genera of lycophytes and ferns. Phytotaxa 19:7-54.
  2. Hennequin, S. et al. 2010. Phylogenetics and biogeography of Nephrolepis - A tale of old settlers and young tramps. Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 164:113-127. Note: this study proposed the recognition of Nephrolepis in its own family; Nephrolepidaceae is resolved sister to Lomariopsidaceae
  3. Smith, A. R. et al. 2006. A classification for extant ferns. Taxon 55:705-731. Note: = Lomariopsidaceae
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomyfamily?id=1261. Accessed 12 May 2026.