Leptopteris laxa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
148436
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 60: 101, t. 5 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147765
Common Names
- Lax Shieldfern
- Lax Wartfern
- Lax Woodfern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptopteris laxa (also called Slender Lace Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Pteridaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in rocky areas. It has a single, erect, fertile frond that is up to 2 feet tall and is divided into two parts. The upper part is a sterile, fan-like blade with many small, oval leaflets. The lower part is a single spike of small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Leptopteris laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptopteris laxa is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single leaf.
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Leptopteris laxa is a terrestrial fern native to the Mediterranean region. It is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizome in the spring or by spores.
Where to Find Leptopteris laxa
Leptopteris laxa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Leptopteris laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptopteris laxa?
Leptopteris laxa
What type of plant is Leptopteris laxa?
Fern
Where is Leptopteris laxa found?
Tropical Asia
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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17402530-1: Based on the initial data import