Scientific name please

[rohnds]

What is the scientific name for
1, Broad Leaf Java Fern
2. Narrow Leaf Java Fern




Rohn

 

[FreshyFresh]

That sounds scientific enough to me Rohn.

 

[exhumed07]

all i can find is the java fern latin name. nothing specific to narrow or broadleaf. this is what i found though, Microsorum pteropus.

 

[rohnds]

all i can find is the java fern latin name. nothing specific to narrow or broadleaf. this is what i found though, Microsorum pteropus.

What is the Latin name for these two plants then?


Rohn

 

[OrangeCones]

Both have the same scientific name of Microsorum pteropus. There have been several man-made variations bred of the wild plant, including the 'narrow leaf' version you mentioned.

This website is useful to learn about the scientific names and where the plants are from originally, care, size they should grow to, etc. :

Tropica Aquarium Plants - Plant list A-Z

 

[FreshyFresh]

I'm bookmarking that site for sure OC. Good find.