Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
setchellii
ID:
147800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
ipni

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 47: 276. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147129



Common Names

  • Setchell's Lomariopsis
  • Fishbone Fern
  • Fishbone Lomariopsis


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Synonyms

  • Stenochlaena setchellii (Maxon) Maxon [unknown]
  • Tectaria setchellii Maxon [unknown]

Description

Lomariopsis setchellii (also called Setchell's Bird's-nest Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Lomariopsidaceae. It is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in wet forests, along streams, and in other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lomariopsis setchellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make baskets and mats. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomariopsis setchellii has small, greenish-brown flowers with a single, three-lobed lip. Its seeds are small, brown and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single, three-lobed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomariopsis setchellii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can survive temperatures as low as -5°C.

Where to Find Lomariopsis setchellii

Lomariopsis setchellii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as in Southeast Asia, India, and the Pacific Islands.

Lomariopsis setchellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomariopsis setchellii?

Lomariopsis setchellii

What is the common name of Lomariopsis setchellii?

Setchell's Lomariopsis

Where is Lomariopsis setchellii 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,