Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ensifolia
ID:
1108363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 77 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107701



Common Names

  • Lindsaea ensifolia
  • Sword-shaped Fern
  • Sword Fern


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Description

Lindsaea ensifolia (also called Sword-leaved Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a fern species found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, narrow fronds with a glossy texture, and is native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea ensifolia is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and as an air purifier.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lindsaea ensifolia sub. ensifolia
Lindsaea ensifolia sub. coriacea (Alderw.) K.U.Kramer
Lindsaea ensifolia var. rheophila K.Iwats.
Lindsaea ensifolia var. ensifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindsaea ensifolia is a small, greenish-brown spike with small, inconspicuous flowers. The seed is a small, brown, round seed with a short, pointed tip. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea ensifolia is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It can be grown in a pot or hanging basket, and prefers a moist, shady location. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Lindsaea ensifolia

Lindsaea ensifolia can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

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,

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