English Common Name: Fishtail Fern, Fishtail Sword Fern, Weeping Sword Fern Chinese Name / 中文名: 镰叶肾蕨 (Lián yè shèn jué) Other Local Name: Paku Sepat (Malay), Paku Cecerenean (Malay) Family Name: Nephrolepidaceae Scientific Name: Nephrolepis falcata Synonym: Tectaria falcata Classification: Pteridophytes (Ferns and Allies) > Pteridophyta (Fern Division) > Polypodiales > Nephrolepidaceae > Nephrolepis Origin: Southeast Asia Growth Habit: Epiphytic shrub Characteristic: An epiphytic species of fern. Care Requirements: Prefers semi-shade and moderate watering. Images Location: Penang, Malaysia ![]() ![]() |