Leptopteris alpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
1118393
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 390 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117731
Common Names
- Leptopteris alpina
- Alpine Fern
- Mountain Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptopteris alpina (also called Alpine Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to Europe, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptopteris alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptopteris alpina has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Leptopteris alpina is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.
Species in the Leptopteris genus
Species in the Osmundaceae family
Leptopteris laxa, Leptopteris moorei, Leptopteris superba, Leptopteris hymenophylloides, Leptopteris alpina, Leptopteris fraseri, Osmunda herbacea, Osmunda hilsenbergii, Osmunda japonica, Osmunda banksiifolia, Osmunda regalis, Osmunda spectabilis, Osmunda vachellii, Osmunda lancea, Osmunda angustifolia, Osmunda javanica, Osmunda mildei, Osmunda abyssinica, Osmunda hybrida, Osmunda pilosa, Osmunda claytoniana, Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, Osmundastrum claytonianum, Todea barbara, Todea papuana,
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17133730-1: Based on the initial data import