Lindsaea protensa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
protensa
ID:
1284210
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 16(2): 45, tab. 11, fig. 1-3 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283548
Common Names
- Prostrate Lindsaea
- Lindsaea Protensa
- Prostrate Lindsaea Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lindsaea protensa (also called 'Prolonged Lindsaea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It has small, yellow flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lindsaea protensa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindsaea protensa is yellow, with four petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lindsaea protensa is an easy to cultivate and propagate plant. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant prefers partial shade to full sun and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Lindsaea protensa
Lindsaea protensa can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Lindsaea protensa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindsaea protensa?
Lindsaea protensa
What are the common names of Lindsaea protensa?
Common names of Lindsaea protensa include the Prostrate lindsaea, the Prostrate lindsaea, and the Prostrate lindsaea.
What type of plant is Lindsaea protensa?
Lindsaea protensa is a perennial herbaceous plant.
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
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140641-2: Based on the initial data import