Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil. & Tul.) Devecchi & Pirani
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 366(1): 54. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317929
Common Names
- Homalolepis subcymosa
- Subcymose Clubmoss
- Subcymose Spikemoss
Description
Homalolepis subcymosa (also called ‘Subcymosa Fern’, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It has a creeping stem and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Homalolepis subcymosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homalolepis subcymosa is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark, glossy, and oblong. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homalolepis subcymosa is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and is drought-tolerant once established.
Where to Find Homalolepis subcymosa
Homalolepis subcymosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Homalolepis subcymosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalolepis subcymosa?
Homalolepis subcymosa
What is the common name of Homalolepis subcymosa?
Subcymose Homalolepis
What is the natural habitat of Homalolepis subcymosa?
Dry open woodlands and savannas
Species in the Homalolepis genus
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,
Homalolepis maiana,
Homalolepis planaltina,
Homalolepis pohliana,
Homalolepis pumila,
Homalolepis rigida,
Homalolepis rotundata,
Homalolepis trichilioides,
Homalolepis praecox,
Homalolepis glabra,
Homalolepis cedron,
Homalolepis paraensis,
Homalolepis morettii,
Homalolepis ferruginea,
Homalolepis bahiensis,
Homalolepis guajirensis,
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis,
Ailanthus altissima,
Ailanthus excelsus,
Ailanthus fordii,
Ailanthus integrifolia,
Ailanthus triphysa,
Amaroria soulameoides,
Brucea antidysenterica,
Brucea bruceadelpha,
Brucea guineensis,
Brucea javanica,
Brucea macrocarpa,
Brucea mollis,
Brucea tenuifolia,
Brucea tonkinensis,
Brucea trichotoma,
Castela calcicola,
Castela coccinea,
Castela depressa,
Castela emoryi,
Castela erecta,
Castela galapageia,
Castela jacquiniifolia,
Castela leonis,
Castela macrophylla,
Castela peninsularis,
Castela polyandra,
Castela retusa,
Castela spinosa,
Castela stewartii,
Castela tortuosa,
Castela tweediei,
Castela victorinii,
Eurycoma apiculata,
Eurycoma harmandiana,
Eurycoma longifolia,
Gymnostemon zaizou,
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,