Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
mesoamericana
ID:
1335506

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rojas & Tejero

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 296(2): 152 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347960


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Description

Lindsaea mesoamericana (also called Mesoamerican Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a fern native to Central America. It has a single stem with small, yellow-green fronds. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea mesoamericana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindsaea mesoamericana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in short, dense spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea mesoamericana is a fern species that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a semi-shaded location. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lindsaea mesoamericana

Lindsaea mesoamericana is native to Central America and can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Lindsaea mesoamericana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea mesoamericana?

Lindsaea mesoamericana

What type of plant is Lindsaea mesoamericana?

Fern

Where is Lindsaea mesoamericana found?

Mexico

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,

References

Alexander Rojas (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rojas' in the authors string.
J. Daniel Tejero-Díez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tejero' in the authors string.