Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
1248505

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bory) Thwaites

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. [Thwaites] 388. 1864

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247843



Common Names

  • Lindsaea repens
  • Repens Lindsaea
  • Lindsaea Repens


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Description

Lindsaea repens (also called Creeping lindsaea, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Lindsaeaceae family. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has lance-shaped fronds which are glossy green on the upper surface and yellowish-green on the lower surface.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea repens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lindsaea repens var. hemiptera (Bory) Alderw.
Lindsaea repens var. sessilis K.U.Kramer
Lindsaea repens var. delicatula (Christ) K.U.Kramer
Lindsaea repens var. lingulata K.U.Kramer
Lindsaea repens var. marquesensis E.D.Br.
Lindsaea repens var. truncata Shim

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindsaea repens has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea repens can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun in cooler climates, but in warmer climates it should be grown in part shade.

Where to Find Lindsaea repens

Lindsaea repens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Lindsaea repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea repens?

Lindsaea repens

What are the common names of Lindsaea repens?

Creeping Lindsaea

Where is Lindsaea repens native to?

China, India, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam

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-50143349: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.