Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
walkerae
ID:
1257543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. 1: 209 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256881

Common Names

  • Walkerae Fern
  • Lindsaea walkerae
  • Walker's Fern

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Description

Lindsaea walkerae (also called Walker's Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a fern species native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a terrestrial fern, found in moist forests, and is characterized by its lanceolate fronds and its long, hairy stalks and veins.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea walkerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindsaea walkerae is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea walkerae can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the garden.

Where to Find Lindsaea walkerae

Lindsaea walkerae is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

Lindsaea walkerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea walkerae?

Lindsaea walkerae

What is the natural habitat of Lindsaea walkerae?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What are the common names of Lindsaea walkerae?

It is commonly known as the Walker's 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,