Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tasmanica
ID:
443034

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.M.Curtis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Stud. Fl. Tasman. 3: 651 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442366



Common Names

  • Lomatia Tasmanica
  • Tasmanica Lomatia
  • Tasmanica's Lomatia


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Description

Lomatia tasmanica (also called Tasmanian Tree Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Tasmania. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lomatia tasmanica is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomatia tasmanica is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomatia tasmanica is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Lomatia tasmanica

Lomatia tasmanica is native to Tasmania, Australia. It can be found in wet sclerophyll forests, and is often found in moist gullies or along streams.

Lomatia tasmanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomatia tasmanica?

Lomatia tasmanica

What is the common name of Lomatia tasmanica?

Tasmanian Dye Bush

What is the natural habitat of Lomatia tasmanica?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forest in Tasmania.

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,