Status:
valid
Authors:
W.H.Wagner
Source:
ipni
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 72. 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141170
Common Names
- Flynn's Lindsaeosoria
- Lindsaeosoria flynnii
- Flynnii Lindsaeosoria
Description
Lindsaeosoria flynnii (also called Lindsaeosoria flynni, 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 tapering tip and a long, slender stipe.
Uses & Benefits
Lindsaeosoria flynnii 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 Lindsaeosoria flynnii is yellow-green in colour and has a short pedicel. The seed is round and small, and the seedlings are slender and short.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindsaeosoria flynnii 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 Lindsaeosoria flynnii
Lindsaeosoria flynnii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Lindsaeosoria flynnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindsaeosoria flynnii?
Lindsaeosoria flynnii
What is the family of Lindsaeosoria flynnii?
Lindsaeaceae
What is the habitat of Lindsaeosoria flynnii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Lindsaeosoria genus
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,