Lindsaea odontolobia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odontolobia
ID:
1242194
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kramer
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241532
Common Names
- Lindsaea odontolobia
- Tooth-like Lindsaea
- Odontolobiate Lindsaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lindsaea odontolobia (also called Tooth-like Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady areas, such as the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lindsaea odontolobia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lindsaea odontolobia are white, bell-shaped, and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark-colored and have a hard, glossy seed coat. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lindsaea odontolobia is a fern species that can be propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy and to fertilize it regularly.
Where to Find Lindsaea odontolobia
Lindsaea odontolobia can be found in the Caribbean, in the islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
Lindsaea odontolobia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindsaea odontolobia?
Lindsaea odontolobia
What are the common names for Lindsaea odontolobia?
Tooth-Lobed Lindsaea
What is the natural habitat of Lindsaea odontolobia?
It is native to tropical moist forests in Brazil
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50113491: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Heinrich Kramer (1650-1765): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kramer' in the authors string.