Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
kirkii
ID:
141962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Lehtonen & Christenh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 163(3): 336 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141291



Common Names

  • Kirk's Nesolindsaea
  • Kirk's Fern
  • Kirk's Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Lindsaea hornei (Baker) C.Chr. [unknown]
  • Lindsaea kirkii Hook. [unknown]
  • Lindsaea pervillei Mett. [unknown]

Description

Nesolindsaea kirkii (also called Kirk's Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and Australia. It is an epiphytic fern, growing on trees and rocks in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nesolindsaea kirkii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders and respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nesolindsaea kirkii is a small, white flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nesolindsaea kirkii is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It can be propagated from spores, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Nesolindsaea kirkii

Nesolindsaea kirkii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Nesolindsaea kirkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nesolindsaea kirkii?

Nesolindsaea kirkii

What is the common name of Nesolindsaea kirkii?

Kirk's Fern

What is the average size of Nesolindsaea kirkii?

Grows up to 40 cm in height

Species in the Nesolindsaea 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,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Samuli Lehtonen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehtonen' in the authors string.