The main species of bird's nest fern

Common species of bird's nest fern

Bird's nest fern is a tropical plant that is mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan and Yunnan in my country, as well as other subtropical regions. Common varieties of bird's nest fern include Taiwan bird's nest fern, feather-leaf bird's nest fern, round-leaf bird's nest fern, fishtail bird's nest fern, wrinkled-leaf bird's nest fern, and narrow-based bird's nest fern.

Taiwan bird's nest fern

Bird's Nest Fern

Bird's Nest Fern

Bird's Nest Fern

Bird's Nest Pteris stenoptera

The main species of bird's nest fern

Bird's Nest Fern

This species has a peculiar appearance, resembling a funnel or a bird's nest. Its rhizome is short and upright, and its root system is well developed and has a large water absorption capacity, just like a sponge. The branches and leaves are lush and radiate outward. The middle part of the branches and leaves is nest-shaped, and its function is to collect fallen leaves and bird droppings. The leaves are smooth on both sides, and the veins are slightly raised on both sides.

Bird's Nest Pteris stenoptera

This species is also called narrow-leaved bird's nest fern, named after its narrow leaves, and is also distributed in southern my country. Its leaves are also radial like the round bird's nest fern, and have a certain inclination pattern. Some say the whole plant looks like an open embrace.

Bird's Nest Fern

This variety is a variation of the bird's nest fern and is slightly shorter than the original species. The entire leaf is wrinkled, hence the name wrinkled leaf. The leaves are long and narrow and needle-shaped. Because of its wrinkled leaves, the edges of the leaves are uneven, the shape is peculiar, and the ornamental value is higher.