Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
serratus
ID:
1229544

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh Philos. J. 7: 86 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228882



Common Names

  • Serrate Lysionotus
  • Serrate Lysionotus
  • Serrate Lysionotus


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Description

Lysionotus serratus (also called Serrated Lysionotus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to China and is found in temperate forests, meadows and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lysionotus serratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lysionotus serratus var. pterocaulis C.Y.Wu ex W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysionotus serratus has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysionotus serratus is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil and partial to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Lysionotus serratus

Lysionotus serratus is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References