Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
luzonicum
ID:
1257450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) K.U.Kramer

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Blumea 15: 552 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256788

Common Names

  • Luzonicum Tapeinidium
  • Luzonicum Tapeinidium
  • Luzonicum Tapeinidiu

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapeinidium luzonicum has an orange-yellow color and is shaped like a bell. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinidium luzonicum 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 luzonicum

Tapeinidium luzonicum can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50182180: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Karl Ulrich Kramer (1928-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.U.Kramer' in the authors string.