Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
venusta
ID:
141834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaulf. ex Kuhn

Source:
ipni

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36. 79 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141163



Common Names

  • Beautiful Lindsaea
  • Hair-cap Fern
  • Fringed Lindsaea


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Description

Lindsaea venusta (also called Lindsaea venustus, 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 40 cm long, with a rounded tip and a long, slender stipe.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea venusta is used for making handicrafts, such as baskets, mats, and other decorative items. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindsaea venusta has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea venusta 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 venusta

Lindsaea venusta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Lindsaea venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea venusta?

Lindsaea venusta

What is the family of Lindsaea venusta?

Lindsaeaceae

What is the habitat of Lindsaea venusta?

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

Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Georg Friedrich Kaulfuss (1786-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaulf.' in the authors string.