Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cabrera) H.Beltrán
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 23(2): 196 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348287
Common Names
- Lomanthus infernalis
- L. infernalis
- Infernalis
Description
Lomanthus infernalis (also called 'Infernalis' or 'Infernalis Tree Fern', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree fern native to the western United States and Canada. It has a spreading crown and a straight trunk with smooth, green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, along streams, and in floodplains.
Uses & Benefits
Lomanthus infernalis has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomanthus infernalis has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomanthus infernalis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.
Where to Find Lomanthus infernalis
Lomanthus infernalis is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Lomanthus infernalis FAQ
What is the common name of Lomanthus infernalis?
Mountain Devil's Claw
What type of plant is Lomanthus infernalis?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Lomanthus infernalis?
Mountainous regions
Species in the Lomanthus genus
Lomanthus bangii,
Lomanthus abadianus,
Lomanthus albaniae,
Lomanthus arnaldii,
Lomanthus calachaquensis,
Lomanthus cerrateae,
Lomanthus fosbergii,
Lomanthus icaensis,
Lomanthus lomincola,
Lomanthus mollendoensis,
Lomanthus okopanus,
Lomanthus putcalensis,
Lomanthus subcandidus,
Lomanthus tovarii,
Lomanthus truxillensis,
Lomanthus velardei,
Lomanthus yauyensis,
Lomanthus cantensis,
Lomanthus cuatrecasasii,
Lomanthus infernalis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,