Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
chrysolepis
ID:
141711

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.U.Kramer

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Blumea 18: 187, f. 15 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141040

Common Names

  • Chrysolepis Fern
  • Lindsaea chrysolepis
  • Scaly Lindsaea

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Description

Lindsaea chrysolepis (also called 'Golden-Scaled Fern' and 'Golden-Scaled Shield Fern', among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It has a creeping rhizome and small, round, bright green fronds that are divided into many segments. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea chrysolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a lush, green environment. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindsaea chrysolepis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea chrysolepis can be propagated by division or seed. Cultivation requires well-drained soil in partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Lindsaea chrysolepis

Lindsaea chrysolepis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.

Lindsaea chrysolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea chrysolepis?

Lindsaea chrysolepis

What is the family of Lindsaea chrysolepis?

Lindsaeaceae

What is the habitat of Lindsaea chrysolepis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Lindsaea genus

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,

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,