Status:
valid
Authors:
(Colenso) Mett. ex Diels
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 1(4): 212. f. 115(A,B). 1899. (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035102
Common Names
- Leptolepia novae-zelandiae
- Novae-zelandiae Leptolepia
- Novae-zelandiae
Description
Leptolepia novae-zelandiae (also called New Zealand Leptolepia, among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady forests. Its fronds are lanceolate and its sori are round in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Leptolepia novae-zelandiae is a species of fern that is native to New Zealand. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to provide ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a filler in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptolepia novae-zelandiae has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptolepia novae-zelandiae is a fern native to tropical regions of New Zealand. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a greenhouse or terrarium.
Where to Find Leptolepia novae-zelandiae
Leptolepia novae-zelandiae is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Leptolepia genus
Species in the Dennstaedtiaceae family
Blotiella bouxiniana,
Blotiella crenata,
Blotiella isaloensis,
Blotiella marojejyensis,
Blotiella coursii,
Blotiella reducta,
Blotiella glabra,
Blotiella natalensis,
Blotiella lindeniana,
Blotiella madagascariensis,
Blotiella mannii,
Blotiella currorii,
Blotiella pubescens,
Blotiella tisserantii,
Blotiella hieronymi,
Blotiella sinuata,
Blotiella stipitata,
Blotiella trichosora,
Blotiella coriacea,
Blotiella confusa,
Blotiella lanceifolia,
Dennstaedtia ampla,
Dennstaedtia canaliculata,
Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides,
Dennstaedtia elmeri,
Dennstaedtia fusca,
Dennstaedtia glabrata,
Dennstaedtia hooveri,
Dennstaedtia inermis,
Dennstaedtia macgregorii,
Dennstaedtia magnifica,
Dennstaedtia merrillii,
Dennstaedtia novoguineensis,
Dennstaedtia parksii,
Dennstaedtia penicillifera,
Dennstaedtia remota,
Dennstaedtia resinifera,
Dennstaedtia rufidula,
Dennstaedtia samoensis,
Dennstaedtia shawii,
Dennstaedtia sumatrana,
Dennstaedtia terminalis,
Dennstaedtia williamsii,
Dennstaedtia hirsuta,
Dennstaedtia punctilobula,
Dennstaedtia scandens,
Dennstaedtia smithii,
Dennstaedtia wilfordii,
Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia,
Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,