Lindsaea oblanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblanceolata
ID:
1255867
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg II n.° 23. 15 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255205
Common Names
- Lindsaea oblanceolata
- Oblong-lanceolate Lindsaea
- Lanceolate Lindsaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lindsaea oblanceolata (also called the Oblanceolate Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with bright green, lanceolate fronds. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Lindsaea oblanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lindsaea oblanceolata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lindsaea oblanceolata is a species of fern native to the island of New Guinea. It is an evergreen fern that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. The fronds are simple, with a length of 30-60 cm and a width of 5-10 cm. The sori are round and covered with indusia. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Lindsaea oblanceolata
Lindsaea oblanceolata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Lindsaea oblanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindsaea oblanceolata?
Lindsaea oblanceolata
What is the common name of Lindsaea oblanceolata?
Oblanceolate Lindsaea
What is the natural habitat of Lindsaea oblanceolata?
Tropical rainforests of 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,
References
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17338950-1: Based on the initial data import