Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
interrupta
ID:
141757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) C.V.Morton

Source:
ipni

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 38: 385 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141086

Common Names

  • Interrupted Lindsaea
  • Hair-cap Fern
  • Fringed Lindsaea

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Description

Lindsaea interrupta (also called Interrupted 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 interrupta 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 interrupta 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea interrupta 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 interrupta

Lindsaea interrupta is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.

Lindsaea interrupta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea interrupta?

Lindsaea interrupta

What is the family of Lindsaea interrupta?

Lindsaeaceae

What is the habitat of Lindsaea interrupta?

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,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.