Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
stortii
ID:
1409625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alderw.) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:07. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422090

Common Names

  • Lindsaea stortii
  • Stortii Lindsaea
  • Stortii Fern

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Description

Lindsaea stortii (also called 'Stort's Lindsaea', among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lindsaea stortii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindsaea stortii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindsaea stortii is a tropical fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Lindsaea stortii

Lindsaea stortii is found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Lindsaea stortii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindsaea stortii?

Lindsaea stortii

What is the common name of Lindsaea stortii?

Stort's lindsaea

What are the characteristics of Lindsaea stortii?

Lindsaea stortii is a small, evergreen fern with lanceolate, leathery fronds and small, yellow-green flowers.

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.