Lindsaea vieillardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vieillardii
ID:
141835
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mett.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 15: 65 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141164
Common Names
- Vieillard's Lindsaea
- Hair-cap Fern
- Fringed Lindsaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lindsaea vieillardii (also called Lindsaea vieillardii, 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 25 cm long, with a tapering tip and a long, slender stipe.
Uses & Benefits
Lindsaea vieillardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for making handicrafts, such as baskets, mats, and other decorative items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindsaea vieillardii is small, yellow-green in colour and has a short pedicel. The seed is round and small, and the seedlings are slender and short.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lindsaea vieillardii 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 vieillardii
Lindsaea vieillardii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Lindsaea vieillardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindsaea vieillardii?
Lindsaea vieillardii
What is the family of Lindsaea vieillardii?
Lindsaeaceae
What is the habitat of Lindsaea vieillardii?
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
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17136710-1: Based on the initial data import