Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
chinensis
ID:
1224477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ching

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21(2): 217. 1983 [18 May 1983]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223815

Common Names

  • Lomariopsis chinensis
  • Chinese Lomariopsis
  • Chinensis Lomariopsis

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Description

Lomariopsis chinensis (also called Chinese Lomariopsis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to China. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lomariopsis chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lomariopsis chinensis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomariopsis chinensis is a small, evergreen, perennial fern with a creeping, mat-forming habit. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is easy to propagate by spores. To propagate, collect spores from the underside of the fronds in late summer or early fall. Place the spores on a moist, well-draining potting soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. The spores should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Lomariopsis chinensis

Lomariopsis chinensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Lomariopsis chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomariopsis chinensis?

Lomariopsis chinensis

What is the common name of Lomariopsis chinensis?

Chinese Lomariopsis

What is the natural habitat of Lomariopsis chinensis?

Forests, thickets, and ravines in China, Japan, and Korea

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,

References