Tmesipteris lanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Psilotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
1116394
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Dang.
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Le Botaniste Deuxieme Serie 1891
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115732
Common Names
- Tmesipteris lanceolata
- Lanceolate Tmesipteris
- Lanceolate Tmesipteris Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tmesipteris lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Tmesipteris, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tmesipteris lanceolata is a species of fern native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping and can also be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tmesipteris lanceolata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tmesipteris lanceolata is a terrestrial fern native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds that are bright green in color. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by spores.
Where to Find Tmesipteris lanceolata
Tmesipteris lanceolata can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Species in the Tmesipteris genus
Tmesipteris sigmatifolia, Tmesipteris lanceolata, Tmesipteris oblongifolia, Tmesipteris vanuatensis, Tmesipteris vieillardii, Tmesipteris tannensis, Tmesipteris ovata, Tmesipteris parva, Tmesipteris truncata, Tmesipteris solomonensis, Tmesipteris norfolkensis, Tmesipteris zamorarum, Tmesipteris gracilis, Tmesipteris horomaka, Tmesipteris elongata,
Species in the Psilotaceae family
Psilotum nudum, Psilotum complanatum, Psilotum intermedium, Tmesipteris sigmatifolia, Tmesipteris lanceolata, Tmesipteris oblongifolia, Tmesipteris vanuatensis, Tmesipteris vieillardii, Tmesipteris tannensis, Tmesipteris ovata, Tmesipteris parva, Tmesipteris truncata, Tmesipteris solomonensis, Tmesipteris norfolkensis, Tmesipteris zamorarum, Tmesipteris gracilis, Tmesipteris horomaka, Tmesipteris elongata,
References
Pierre Augustin Dangeard (1862-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Dang.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130734-3: Based on the initial data import