Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Perez
Source:
ipni
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bot. Abh. Goebel 14: 55, f.33(a-e, g). 1928
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141081
Common Names
- Imray's Lindsaea
- Hair-cap Fern
- Fringed Lindsaea
Synonyms
- Schizoloma imrayanum (Hook.) Kuhn [unknown]
- Acrophorus imrayanus (Hook.) T.Moore [unknown]
- Saccoloma imrayanum Hook. [unknown]
- Ormoloma imrayanum (Hook.) Maxon [unknown]
- Ormoloma standleyi Maxon [unknown]
- Humata imrayana (Hook.) T.Moore [unknown]
- Davallia imrayana (Hook.) Hook. [unknown]
Description
Lindsaea imrayana (also called Imray's Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, often in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lindsaea imrayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a lush, green environment. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lindsaea imrayana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindsaea imrayana is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can tolerate full sun. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lindsaea imrayana
Lindsaea imrayana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.
Lindsaea imrayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindsaea imrayana?
Lindsaea imrayana
What is the family of Lindsaea imrayana?
Lindsaeaceae
What is the habitat of Lindsaea imrayana?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,