Lonchitis occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1108471
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 128 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107809
Common Names
- Lonchitis occidentalis
- Western Bird's-nest Fern
- Western Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lonchitis occidentalis (also called Western Horsetail, among many other common names) is a species of horsetail native to western North America. It is a terrestrial plant, found in moist and shady areas, such as forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lonchitis occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used to create a natural humidifier in a room.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lonchitis occidentalis is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Lonchitis occidentalis can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Species in the Lonchitis genus
Species in the Lonchitidaceae family
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17141830-1: Based on the initial data import