Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
1129160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Underw.) Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939(10): 614. 1940 [1939 publ. 6 Jan 1940]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128498



Common Names

  • Lomariopsis jamaicensis
  • Jamaican Lomariopsis
  • Jamaican Lomariopsis Fern


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Description

Lomariopsis jamaicensis (also called Jamaican Lomariopsis, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and typically grows in moist, shaded habitats such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Lomariopsis jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomariopsis jamaicensis has small yellow flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomariopsis jamaicensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be planted in a shady, moist area with well-drained soil. It is best to use a soil-based compost with added grit for drainage. The plants should be spaced about 15cm apart.

Where to Find Lomariopsis jamaicensis

Lomariopsis jamaicensis can be found in Jamaica.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26625563: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Marcus Underwood (1853-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Underw.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.