Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
1113353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Dryand.

Source:
tro

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 3: 42. 1797 [25 May 1797] ; & HB. 107. Chr. 293

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112691



Common Names

  • Lindsaea guianensis
  • Guiana Lindsaea
  • Guiana Lindsaea Fern


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Description

Lindsaea guianensis (also called Guianan Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a fern species of the family Lindsaeaceae. It is a terrestrial species with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 30 cm long. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in terrariums and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lindsaea guianensis sub. guianensis
Lindsaea guianensis sub. lanceastrum K.U.Kramer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindsaea guianensis has small, white flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single frond and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea guianensis is a fern species native to South America. It can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lindsaea guianensis

Lindsaea guianensis is native to tropical regions 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606909: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Jonas Carlsson Dryander (1748-1810): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dryand.' in the authors string.