Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
virescens
ID:
1226533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1817. 73 t. 4 f. 4. HB. 106. (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225871



Common Names

  • Lindsaea virescens
  • Virescens Lindsaea
  • Lindsaea


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Description

Lindsaea virescens (also called Green Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Lindsaeaceae. It is a small, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and small fronds. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Bolivia, and is found in humid, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea virescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lindsaea virescens var. catharinae (Hook.) Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindsaea virescens is a small, greenish-yellow, three-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea virescens is a fern native to Madagascar. It is an epiphytic species that grows on trees in humid forests. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady environment and should be grown in a potting mix that is well-drained and contains plenty of organic matter. The pot should be placed in a bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Lindsaea virescens

Lindsaea virescens is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Lindsaea virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea virescens?

Lindsaea virescens

What is the common name of Lindsaea virescens?

Green Lindsaea

What type of plant is Lindsaea virescens?

Fern

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,

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