Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
boninensis
ID:
147775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
ipni

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 47: 171. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147104

Common Names

  • Bonin Lomariopsis
  • Bonin Lomagramma
  • Bonin Shield Fern

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Synonyms

  • Stenochlaena boninensis (Nakai) C.Chr. [unknown]

Description

Lomariopsis boninensis (also called Water Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has thin, delicate fronds that are often found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water. It is often found in swamps, marshes, and other wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lomariopsis boninensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomariopsis boninensis is small and greenish-brown, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomariopsis boninensis is a terrestrial fern native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It can tolerate some drought but will not thrive in dry conditions.

Where to Find Lomariopsis boninensis

Lomariopsis boninensis is native to the Bonin Islands in Japan.

Lomariopsis boninensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomariopsis boninensis?

Lomariopsis boninensis

What is the common name of Lomariopsis boninensis?

Bonin Lomariopsis

Where is Lomariopsis boninensis native to?

Ogasawara Islands

Species in the Lomariopsis genus

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, Lomariopsis subtrifoliata, Lomariopsis kingii, Lomariopsis lineata, Lomariopsis mauritiensis, Lomariopsis variabilis, Lomariopsis salicifolia, Lomariopsis farrarii, Lomariopsis palustris, Lomariopsis pteridiformis,

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,