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
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.
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 Lysionotus genus
Lysionotus confertus,
Lysionotus pauciflorus,
Lysionotus heterophylla,
Lysionotus involucrata,
Lysionotus palinensis,
Lysionotus longipedunculatus,
Lysionotus forrestii,
Lysionotus gracilis,
Lysionotus wilsonii,
Lysionotus oblongifolius,
Lysionotus denticulosus,
Lysionotus aeschynanthoides,
Lysionotus heterophyllus,
Lysionotus petelotii,
Lysionotus involucratus,
Lysionotus sessilifolius,
Lysionotus atropurpureus,
Lysionotus sulphureus,
Lysionotus metuoensis,
Lysionotus microphyllus,
Lysionotus sangzhiensis,
Lysionotus serratus,
Lysionotus chingii,
Lysionotus gamosepalus,
Lysionotus kwangsiensis,
Lysionotus pubescens,
Lysionotus levipes,
Lysionotus kingii,
Lysionotus sulphureoides,
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,