Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
1257549

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. 1: 204 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256887

Common Names

  • Ovata Fern
  • Lindsaea ovata
  • Ovate Fern

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Description

Lindsaea ovata (also called Ovate Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a fern species native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a terrestrial fern, found in moist forests, and is characterized by its lanceolate fronds and its long, hairy stalks and veins.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindsaea ovata is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea ovata is a fern native to tropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by spores, or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate some shade. It should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Lindsaea ovata

Lindsaea ovata is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

Lindsaea ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea ovata?

Lindsaea ovata

What is the natural habitat of Lindsaea ovata?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What are the common names of Lindsaea ovata?

It is commonly known as the oval fern.

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,