Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
infernalis
ID:
1335833

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) H.Beltrán

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 23(2): 196 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348287



Common Names

  • Lomanthus infernalis
  • L. infernalis
  • Infernalis


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Description

Lomanthus infernalis (also called 'Infernalis' or 'Infernalis Tree Fern', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree fern native to the western United States and Canada. It has a spreading crown and a straight trunk with smooth, green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, along streams, and in floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Lomanthus infernalis has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomanthus infernalis has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomanthus infernalis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.

Where to Find Lomanthus infernalis

Lomanthus infernalis is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Lomanthus infernalis FAQ

What is the common name of Lomanthus infernalis?

Mountain Devil's Claw

What type of plant is Lomanthus infernalis?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Lomanthus infernalis?

Mountainous regions

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Hamilton Beltrán Santiago (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Beltrán' in the authors string.