Leptopteris moorei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
148438
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Christ.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Farnkr. Erde : 335 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147767
Common Names
- Moore's Shieldfern
- Moore's Wartfern
- Moore's Woodfern
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- Todea moorei Baker [unknown]
Description
Leptopteris moorei (also called Moore's 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 moorei 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 moorei 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 moorei 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 moorei
Leptopteris moorei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Leptopteris moorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptopteris moorei?
Leptopteris moorei
What type of plant is Leptopteris moorei?
Fern
Where is Leptopteris moorei 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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17133770-1: Based on the initial data import