Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pseudohemiptera
ID:
141798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alderw.) Lehtonen & Tuomisto

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 163(3): 337 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141127



Common Names

  • Lindsaea pseudohemiptera
  • False-hemipterous Lace Fern
  • False-hemipterous Lace-leaf Fern


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Description

Lindsaea pseudohemiptera (also called Lindsaea hemiptera, among many other common names) is a fern species native to New Guinea and the Philippines. It is an epiphytic species, growing on trees in moist, shady forests. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 40 cm long, with a tapering tip and a long, slender stipe.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea pseudohemiptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and digestive issues. The leaves can also be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindsaea pseudohemiptera has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single, long-stalked bract. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked bract.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea pseudohemiptera is a fern species native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. Cultivation requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Lindsaea pseudohemiptera

Lindsaea pseudohemiptera can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Lindsaea pseudohemiptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea pseudohemiptera?

Lindsaea pseudohemiptera

What is the family of Lindsaea pseudohemiptera?

Lindsaeaceae

What is the habitat of Lindsaea pseudohemiptera?

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

Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
Samuli Lehtonen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehtonen' in the authors string.
Hanna Tuomisto (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuomisto' in the authors string.