Status:
valid
Authors:
Fée
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Mém. Foug., 2. Hist. Acrostich. 68, t.28. 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113040
Common Names
- Lomariopsis recurvata
- Lomariopsis Recurvata Fern
- Recurvata Fern
Description
Lomariopsis recurvata (also called Recurved lomariopsis, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has small, delicate fronds with finely toothed edges and a creeping rhizome. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and other areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Lomariopsis recurvata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomariopsis recurvata has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomariopsis recurvata is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Lomariopsis recurvata
Lomariopsis recurvata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, Africa, and Asia.
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,