Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
flabellifolia
ID:
1108346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 210 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107684

Common Names

  • Odontosoria flabellifolia
  • Fan-shaped Fern
  • Fan Fern

Searching for Odontosoria flabellifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Odontosoria flabellifolia (also called Fan-leaved Odontosoria, among many other common names) is a fern species found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, narrow fronds with a glossy texture, and is native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Odontosoria flabellifolia is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and as an air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontosoria flabellifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

Searching for Odontosoria flabellifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Odontosoria flabellifolia is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It can be grown in a pot or hanging basket, and prefers a moist, shady location. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Odontosoria flabellifolia

Odontosoria flabellifolia can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.