Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
underwoodii
ID:
1129162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939(10): 614, f.1, 2. 1940 [1939 publ. 6 Jan 1940]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128500

Common Names

  • Lomariopsis underwoodii
  • Underwood's Lomariopsis
  • Underwood's Lomariopsis Fern

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Description

Lomariopsis underwoodii (also called Underwood's Lomariopsis, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and typically grows in moist, shaded habitats such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Lomariopsis underwoodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomariopsis underwoodii has small yellow flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomariopsis underwoodii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be planted in a shady, moist area with well-drained soil. It is best to use a soil-based compost with added grit for drainage. The plants should be spaced about 15cm apart.

Where to Find Lomariopsis underwoodii

Lomariopsis underwoodii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, 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,