Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
merrillii
ID:
1107996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Fl. Philipp. : 181 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107334



Common Names

  • Merrillii Lindsaea
  • Merrillii Fern
  • Merrillii Tree Fern


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Description

Lindsaea merrillii (also called Merrill's Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a fern native to East Asia. It is an evergreen fern, meaning that it retains its leaves year-round. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea merrillii, commonly known as Merrill's lindsaea, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shelter and shade in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Lindsaea merrillii flower is small and yellowish-green, with the seed being a small, dark brown spore and the seedlings being small, light green and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea merrillii is a hardy fern that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Spores should be collected in the summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Lindsaea merrillii

Lindsaea merrillii is native to Southeast Asia.

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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