Status:
valid
Authors:
Carruth.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. [Seemann] 373. 1873
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147105
Common Names
- Brackenridge's Lomariopsis
- Brackenridge Fern
- Lomariopsis brackenridgei
Synonyms
- Stenochlaena variabilis Brack. [unknown]
- Stenochlaena brackenridgei (Carruth.) Underw. [unknown]
Description
Lomariopsis brackenridgei (also called Water Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has thin, delicate fronds that are often found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water. It is often found in swamps, marshes, and other wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lomariopsis brackenridgei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomariopsis brackenridgei is small and greenish-brown, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomariopsis brackenridgei is a terrestrial fern native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It can tolerate some drought but will not thrive in dry conditions.
Where to Find Lomariopsis brackenridgei
Lomariopsis brackenridgei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Lomariopsis brackenridgei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomariopsis brackenridgei?
Lomariopsis brackenridgei
What is the common name of Lomariopsis brackenridgei?
Brackenridge's Lomariopsis
Where is Lomariopsis brackenridgei native to?
Hawaii
Species in the Lomariopsis genus
Lomariopsis boninensis,
Lomariopsis brackenridgei,
Lomariopsis mannii,
Lomariopsis muriculata,
Lomariopsis novae-caledoniae,
Lomariopsis oleandrifolia,
Lomariopsis orbiculata,
Lomariopsis setchellii,
Lomariopsis longicaudata,
Lomariopsis crassifolia,
Lomariopsis cordata,
Lomariopsis boivinii,
Lomariopsis madagascarica,
Lomariopsis pervillei,
Lomariopsis pollicina,
Lomariopsis amydrophlebia,
Lomariopsis kunzeana,
Lomariopsis sorbifolia,
Lomariopsis tenuifolia,
Lomariopsis guineensis,
Lomariopsis hederacea,
Lomariopsis palustris,
Lomariopsis rossii,
Lomariopsis nigropaleata,
Lomariopsis fendleri,
Lomariopsis mexicana,
Lomariopsis recurvata,
Lomariopsis vestita,
Lomariopsis marginata,
Lomariopsis latipinna,
Lomariopsis spectabilis,
Lomariopsis congoensis,
Lomariopsis maxonii,
Lomariopsis warneckei,
Lomariopsis decrescens,
Lomariopsis jamaicensis,
Lomariopsis underwoodii,
Lomariopsis chinensis,
Lomariopsis prieuriana,
Lomariopsis wrightii,
Lomariopsis intermedia,
Lomariopsis subtrifoliata,
Lomariopsis kingii,
Lomariopsis lineata,
Lomariopsis mauritiensis,
Lomariopsis variabilis,
Lomariopsis salicifolia,
Lomariopsis farrarii,
Lomariopsis palustris,
Lomariopsis pteridiformis,
Species in the Lomariopsidaceae family
Cyclopeltis kingii,
Cyclopeltis semicordata,
Cyclopeltis rigida,
Cyclopeltis crenata,
Cyclopeltis novoguineensis,
Cyclopeltis presliana,
Cyclopeltis mirabilis,
Dracoglossum plantagineum,
Dracoglossum sinuatum,
Lomariopsis boninensis,
Lomariopsis brackenridgei,
Lomariopsis mannii,
Lomariopsis muriculata,
Lomariopsis novae-caledoniae,
Lomariopsis oleandrifolia,
Lomariopsis orbiculata,
Lomariopsis setchellii,
Lomariopsis longicaudata,
Lomariopsis crassifolia,
Lomariopsis cordata,
Lomariopsis boivinii,
Lomariopsis madagascarica,
Lomariopsis pervillei,
Lomariopsis pollicina,
Lomariopsis amydrophlebia,
Lomariopsis kunzeana,
Lomariopsis sorbifolia,
Lomariopsis tenuifolia,
Lomariopsis guineensis,
Lomariopsis hederacea,
Lomariopsis palustris,
Lomariopsis rossii,
Lomariopsis nigropaleata,
Lomariopsis fendleri,
Lomariopsis mexicana,
Lomariopsis recurvata,
Lomariopsis vestita,
Lomariopsis marginata,
Lomariopsis latipinna,
Lomariopsis spectabilis,
Lomariopsis congoensis,
Lomariopsis maxonii,
Lomariopsis warneckei,
Lomariopsis decrescens,
Lomariopsis jamaicensis,
Lomariopsis underwoodii,
Lomariopsis chinensis,
Lomariopsis prieuriana,
Lomariopsis wrightii,
Lomariopsis intermedia,