Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laniceps
ID:
1253278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Winkl.) Iljin

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. iii. 143 (1922).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252616



Common Names

  • Olgaea laniceps
  • Lanate Olgaea
  • Lanate Olgaea Fern


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Description

Olgaea laniceps (also called Lanate Olgaea, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Polypodiaceae family. It is a small, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and a tufted habit. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Olgaea laniceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olgaea laniceps has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olgaea laniceps is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Olgaea laniceps

Olgaea laniceps is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Olgaea laniceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olgaea laniceps?

Olgaea laniceps

What is the common name of Olgaea laniceps?

Lanate Olgaea

What type of plant is Olgaea laniceps?

Herb

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50166293: Based on the initial data import
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.