Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 72(Companion): 36. 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109553
Common Names
- Semi-cordate Cyclopeltis
- Semi-cordate Shieldfern
- Semi-cordate Woodfern
Description
Cyclopeltis semicordata (also called Half-heart Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclopeltis semicordata is a fern that is used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions and is often used as a ground cover. It can also be used in wetland restoration projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyclopeltis semicordata has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are pale green with a single cotyledon.
Where to Find Cyclopeltis semicordata
Cyclopeltis semicordata is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Cyclopeltis genus
Species in the Lomariopsidaceae family
Cyclopeltis kingii,
Cyclopeltis semicordata,
Cyclopeltis rigida,
Cyclopeltis crenata,
Cyclopeltis novoguineensis,
Cyclopeltis presliana,
Cyclopeltis mirabilis,
Dracoglossum plantagineum,
Dracoglossum sinuatum,
Lomariopsis boninensis,
Lomariopsis brackenridgei,
Lomariopsis mannii,
Lomariopsis muriculata,
Lomariopsis novae-caledoniae,
Lomariopsis oleandrifolia,
Lomariopsis orbiculata,
Lomariopsis setchellii,
Lomariopsis longicaudata,
Lomariopsis crassifolia,
Lomariopsis cordata,
Lomariopsis boivinii,
Lomariopsis madagascarica,
Lomariopsis pervillei,
Lomariopsis pollicina,
Lomariopsis amydrophlebia,
Lomariopsis kunzeana,
Lomariopsis sorbifolia,
Lomariopsis tenuifolia,
Lomariopsis guineensis,
Lomariopsis hederacea,
Lomariopsis palustris,
Lomariopsis rossii,
Lomariopsis nigropaleata,
Lomariopsis fendleri,
Lomariopsis mexicana,
Lomariopsis recurvata,
Lomariopsis vestita,
Lomariopsis marginata,
Lomariopsis latipinna,
Lomariopsis spectabilis,
Lomariopsis congoensis,
Lomariopsis maxonii,
Lomariopsis warneckei,
Lomariopsis decrescens,
Lomariopsis jamaicensis,
Lomariopsis underwoodii,
Lomariopsis chinensis,
Lomariopsis prieuriana,
Lomariopsis wrightii,
Lomariopsis intermedia,