Status:
valid
Authors:
K.U.Kramer
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Telopea 3(2): 287 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286879
Common Names
- Lindsaea terrae-reginae
- King's Fern
- Terrae-reginae Fern
Description
Lindsaea terrae-reginae (also called Queen of the Earth Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Australia. It has small, green fronds, and its leaves are finely divided. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is adapted to survive in warm temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Lindsaea terrae-reginae is a species of fern commonly known as the queen-of-the-earth lindsaea. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an interior decoration. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lindsaea terrae-reginae has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindsaea terrae-reginae is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and it prefers moist, shady environments. Propagation is done through spores, which are spread by wind and water. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.
Where to Find Lindsaea terrae-reginae
Lindsaea terrae-reginae can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Lindsaea terrae-reginae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindsaea terrae-reginae?
Lindsaea terrae-reginae
What are the common names of Lindsaea terrae-reginae?
Queen of the Earth Fern
What is the natural habitat of Lindsaea terrae-reginae?
Moist forests and woodlands
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,