Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
1257659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 81 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256997

Common Names

  • Lindsaea
  • Pretty Lindsaea
  • Pretty Fern

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Description

Lindsaea pulchella (also called Pretty Lindsaea, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Lindsaeaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This species grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lindsaea pulchella var. blanda (Kuhn) K.U.Kramer
Lindsaea pulchella var. falcata (Brause) K.U.Kramer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindsaea pulchella has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea pulchella can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Lindsaea pulchella

Lindsaea pulchella can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Lindsaea pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea pulchella?

Lindsaea pulchella

What is the common name of Lindsaea pulchella?

Pretty Lindsaea

Where is Lindsaea pulchella found?

It is found in the mountains of Perak, Malaysia

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,