Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
141799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
ipni

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18: 545 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141128



Common Names

  • Lindsaea pumila
  • Dwarf Lace Fern
  • Dwarf Lace-leaf Fern


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Description

Lindsaea pumila (also called Lindsaea microphylla, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is an epiphytic species, growing on trees in moist, shady forests. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 15 cm long, with a rounded tip and a short, slender stipe.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea pumila 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 pumila 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 pumila is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It is a terrestrial species, meaning it grows on the ground. 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 pumila

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

Lindsaea pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea pumila?

Lindsaea pumila

What is the family of Lindsaea pumila?

Lindsaeaceae

What is the habitat of Lindsaea pumila?

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,