Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
1036238

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Kameyama

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 576 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035576

Common Names

  • Guatemalensis Lepidagathis
  • Lepidagathis Guatemalensis
  • Guatemalensis

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Description

Lepidagathis guatemalensis (also called Lepidagathis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidagathis guatemalensis is a small, evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidagathis guatemalensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidagathis guatemalensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The plants should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Lepidagathis guatemalensis

Lepidagathis guatemalensis is native to Central America and northern South America. It can be found in moist habitats such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.

Species in the Lepidagathis genus

Lepidagathis spinosa, Lepidagathis walkeriana, Lepidagathis spicifer, Lepidagathis backeri, Lepidagathis bandraensis, Lepidagathis barberi, Lepidagathis billardiereana, Lepidagathis ceylainca, Lepidagathis brevispica, Lepidagathis armata, Lepidagathis cambodiana, Lepidagathis cataractae, Lepidagathis alopecuroides, Lepidagathis angustifolia, Lepidagathis anobrya, Lepidagathis appendiculata, Lepidagathis chariensis, Lepidagathis amaranthoides, Lepidagathis dulcis, Lepidagathis epacridea, Lepidagathis eriocephala, Lepidagathis eucephala, Lepidagathis eugeniifolia, Lepidagathis dispar, Lepidagathis fischeri, Lepidagathis staurogynoides, Lepidagathis falcata, Lepidagathis chlorostachya, Lepidagathis cinerea, Lepidagathis clarkei, Lepidagathis clavata, Lepidagathis cristata, Lepidagathis dissimilis, Lepidagathis dahomensis, Lepidagathis collina, Lepidagathis palawanensis, Lepidagathis pallescens, Lepidagathis papuana, Lepidagathis parviflora, Lepidagathis psilantha, Lepidagathis peniculifera, Lepidagathis plantaginea, Lepidagathis pobeguinii, Lepidagathis tenuis, Lepidagathis glandulosa, Lepidagathis thorelii, Lepidagathis thymifolia, Lepidagathis thyrsiflora, Lepidagathis tisserantii, Lepidagathis oubanguiensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Cíntia Kameyama (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kameyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095789-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.