Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ces.) Christenh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:50. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423232
Common Names
- Lomariopsis pteridiformis
- Pteridiform Lomariopsis
- Pteridiform Fishbone Fern
Description
Lomariopsis pteridiformis (also called pteridiform lomariopsis, among many other common names) is a fern native to South America. It has a spreading habit and can grow up to 6 feet tall, with small, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of white to purple flowers. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Lomariopsis pteridiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomariopsis pteridiformis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small, dense spikes. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomariopsis pteridiformis can be propagated by division or spores. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Spores should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in partial shade and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Lomariopsis pteridiformis
Lomariopsis pteridiformis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Lomariopsis pteridiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomariopsis pteridiformis?
Lomariopsis pteridiformis
What is the common name of Lomariopsis pteridiformis?
Fern-like Lomariopsis
What is the natural habitat of Lomariopsis pteridiformis?
Lomariopsis pteridiformis is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes in the western Mediterranean region
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,