Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
1263573

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.U.Kramer

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 15: 571. 1967. (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262911



Common Names

  • Lindsaea rufa
  • Rufa Lindsaea
  • Rufa Lindsae


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Description

Lindsaea rufa (also called 'Red Lindsaea', among many other common names) is a fern native to Australia. It has small, white, fragrant flowers and thin, thread-like leaves. It grows in wet, marshy areas and is often found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea rufa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindsaea rufa is a yellow-green in colour and has a star-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea rufa is a hardy, evergreen fern that grows to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or spores. Sow spores in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The spores should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Lindsaea rufa

Lindsaea rufa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in moist and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Lindsaea rufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea rufa?

Lindsaea rufa

What is the common name of Lindsaea rufa?

Rufous Lindsaea

What is the natural habitat of Lindsaea rufa?

It is found in moist woods and thickets in the eastern United States.

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,