Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
1254819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 17: 39 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254157



Common Names

  • Lindsaea crispa
  • Crisp Lindsaea
  • Crispa Lindsaea


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Description

Lindsaea crispa (also called Curly-Leaved Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindsaea crispa has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, brown and angular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea crispa is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Lindsaea crispa

Lindsaea crispa is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia.

Lindsaea crispa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea crispa?

Lindsaea crispa

What type of plant is Lindsaea crispa?

Lindsaea crispa is a species of fern in the family Lindsaeaceae.

Where is Lindsaea crispa found?

Lindsaea crispa is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Lindsaea genus

Lindsaea agatii, Lindsaea chrysolepis, Lindsaea falciformis, Lindsaea francii, Lindsaea hainaniana, Lindsaea imrayana, Lindsaea interrupta, Lindsaea jarrettiana, Lindsaea kalimantanensis, Lindsaea lherminieri, Lindsaea malabarica, Lindsaea paralellogramma, Lindsaea pseudohemiptera, Lindsaea pumila, Lindsaea salomonis, Lindsaea schizophylla, Lindsaea societatis, Lindsaea venusta, Lindsaea vieillardii, Lindsaea coursii, Lindsaea humbertii, Lindsaea digitata, Lindsaea merrillii, Lindsaea plicata, Lindsaea cultrata, Lindsaea goudotiana, Lindsaea ensifolia, Lindsaea heterophylla, Lindsaea oxyphylla, Lindsaea orbiculata, Lindsaea leptophylla, Lindsaea lancea, Lindsaea portoricensis, Lindsaea quadrangularis, Lindsaea stricta, Lindsaea javanensis, Lindsaea arcuata, Lindsaea spruceana, Lindsaea divaricata, Lindsaea guianensis, Lindsaea schomburgkii, Lindsaea falcata, Lindsaea latifrons, Lindsaea hemiglossa, Lindsaea feei, Lindsaea taeniata, Lindsaea ulei, Lindsaea yaeyamensis, Lindsaea cyclophylla, Lindsaea rigidiuscula,

Species in the Lindsaeaceae family

Lindsaea agatii, Lindsaea chrysolepis, Lindsaea falciformis, Lindsaea francii, Lindsaea hainaniana, Lindsaea imrayana, Lindsaea interrupta, Lindsaea jarrettiana, Lindsaea kalimantanensis, Lindsaea lherminieri, Lindsaea malabarica, Lindsaea paralellogramma, Lindsaea pseudohemiptera, Lindsaea pumila, Lindsaea salomonis, Lindsaea schizophylla, Lindsaea societatis, Lindsaea venusta, Lindsaea vieillardii, Lindsaea coursii, Lindsaea humbertii, Lindsaea digitata, Lindsaea merrillii, Lindsaea plicata, Lindsaea cultrata, Lindsaea goudotiana, Lindsaea ensifolia, Lindsaea heterophylla, Lindsaea oxyphylla, Lindsaea orbiculata, Lindsaea leptophylla, Lindsaea lancea, Lindsaea portoricensis, Lindsaea quadrangularis, Lindsaea stricta, Lindsaea javanensis, Lindsaea arcuata, Lindsaea spruceana, Lindsaea divaricata, Lindsaea guianensis, Lindsaea schomburgkii, Lindsaea falcata, Lindsaea latifrons, Lindsaea hemiglossa, Lindsaea feei, Lindsaea taeniata, Lindsaea ulei, Lindsaea yaeyamensis, Lindsaea cyclophylla, Lindsaea rigidiuscula,