Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
prieuriana
ID:
1226204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fée

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Mém. Foug., 2. Hist. Acrostich. 66, t.25, f.1. 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225542

Common Names

  • Lomariopsis prieuriana
  • Prieuriana Lomariopsis
  • Prieuriana Fishbone Fern

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Description

Lomariopsis prieuriana (also called Prieur's Lomariopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a thick stem with large, lanceolate leaves and small, brown spores. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lomariopsis prieuriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomariopsis prieuriana has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomariopsis prieuriana can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Lomariopsis prieuriana

Lomariopsis prieuriana is native to Africa and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Lomariopsis prieuriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomariopsis prieuriana?

Lomariopsis prieuriana

What is the common name of Lomariopsis prieuriana?

Prieur's Lomariopsis

What is the natural habitat of Lomariopsis prieuriana?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,