Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
calomelanos
ID:
1257443

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.U.Kramer

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Blumea 15: 551 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256781

Common Names

  • Calomelanos Tapeinidium
  • Calomelanos Tapeinidium
  • Calomelanos Tapeinidiu

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Description

Tapeinidium calomelanos (also called 'Calomelanos Tapeinidium' and 'Calomelanos-leaf Tapeinidium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinidium calomelanos has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapeinidium calomelanos is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinidium calomelanos can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Tapeinidium calomelanos

Tapeinidium calomelanos can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.

Species in the Lindsaeaceae family

Lindsaea agatii, Lindsaea chrysolepis, Lindsaea falciformis, Lindsaea francii, Lindsaea hainaniana, Lindsaea imrayana, Lindsaea interrupta, Lindsaea jarrettiana, Lindsaea kalimantanensis, Lindsaea lherminieri, Lindsaea malabarica, Lindsaea paralellogramma, Lindsaea pseudohemiptera, Lindsaea pumila, Lindsaea salomonis, Lindsaea schizophylla, Lindsaea societatis, Lindsaea venusta, Lindsaea vieillardii, Lindsaea coursii, Lindsaea humbertii, Lindsaea digitata, Lindsaea merrillii, Lindsaea plicata, Lindsaea cultrata, Lindsaea goudotiana, Lindsaea ensifolia, Lindsaea heterophylla, Lindsaea oxyphylla, Lindsaea orbiculata, Lindsaea leptophylla, Lindsaea lancea, Lindsaea portoricensis, Lindsaea quadrangularis, Lindsaea stricta, Lindsaea javanensis, Lindsaea arcuata, Lindsaea spruceana, Lindsaea divaricata, Lindsaea guianensis, Lindsaea schomburgkii, Lindsaea falcata, Lindsaea latifrons, Lindsaea hemiglossa, Lindsaea feei, Lindsaea taeniata, Lindsaea ulei, Lindsaea yaeyamensis, Lindsaea cyclophylla, Lindsaea rigidiuscula,