Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
lindsayi
ID:
1043097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv. ex Hook.f.) Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 138 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042435



Common Names

  • Korthalsella lindsayi
  • Lindsay's Korthalsella
  • Lindsay Korthalsella


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Description

Korthalsella lindsayi (also called Lindsay's Korthalsella, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forest margins and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Korthalsella lindsayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Korthalsella lindsayi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Korthalsella lindsayi is a fern native to Central and South America. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by spores sown on fine, sterile potting soil.

Where to Find Korthalsella lindsayi

Korthalsella lindsayi is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100374871: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.