Oleandra lehmannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
1113370
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxon
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 395. 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112708
Common Names
- Oleandra lehmannii
- Lehmann's Oleandra
- Lehmann's Oleandra Fern
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Oleandra lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Oleandra, among many other common names) is a fern species of the family Oleandraceae. It is a terrestrial species with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 20 cm long. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in terrariums and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Oleandra lehmannii produces small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Oleandra lehmannii is an evergreen, creeping, perennial plant that is native to India. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through division or by taking stem cuttings.
Where to Find Oleandra lehmannii
Oleandra lehmannii is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia.
Species in the Oleandra genus
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
Species in the Oleandraceae family
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606929: Based on the initial data import
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.