Lindsaea quadrangularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadrangularis
ID:
1109817
Status:
valid
Authors:
Raddi
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Opusc. Sci. 3. 294. 1819; Pl. bras. 1. 55 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109155
Common Names
- Lindsaea quadrangularis
- Four-angled Lindsaea
- Four-angled Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lindsaea quadrangularis (also called Square-stemmed Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of the world. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and has a creeping rhizome with fronds that are lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Lindsaea quadrangularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in aquariums to provide a natural look.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lindsaea quadrangularis sub. quadrangularisLindsaea quadrangularis sub. antillensis K.U.Kramer
Lindsaea quadrangularis sub. terminalis K.U.Kramer
Lindsaea quadrangularis sub. mexiae Mickel
Lindsaea quadrangularis var. pallescens Sehnem
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindsaea quadrangularis is small, greenish-brown, and inconspicuous. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Lindsaea quadrangularis is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern that prefers moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer, and the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium in the fall. The fern should be kept moist and in partial shade.
Where to Find Lindsaea quadrangularis
Lindsaea quadrangularis can be found in South America.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602302: Based on the initial data import
Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.