Ancistrocladus hamatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamatus
ID:
971003
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6): 276 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970341
Common Names
- Ancistrocladus hamatus
- Hamate Climbing Fern
- Hamate Leaf Climber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus hamatus (also called Hook-Leaf Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a climbing fern native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in moist forests and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus hamatus is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ancistrocladus hamatus are small, white and star-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrocladus hamatus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus hamatus
Ancistrocladus hamatus is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Ancistrocladus genus
Ancistrocladus benomensis, Ancistrocladus ileboensis, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, Ancistrocladus attenuatus, Ancistrocladus barteri, Ancistrocladus congolensis, Ancistrocladus ealaensis, Ancistrocladus grandiflorus, Ancistrocladus griffithii, Ancistrocladus guineensis, Ancistrocladus hamatus, Ancistrocladus heyneanus, Ancistrocladus korupensis, Ancistrocladus le-testui, Ancistrocladus likoko, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, Ancistrocladus tectorius, Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Ancistrocladus wallichii,
Species in the Ancistrocladaceae family
Ancistrocladus benomensis, Ancistrocladus ileboensis, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, Ancistrocladus attenuatus, Ancistrocladus barteri, Ancistrocladus congolensis, Ancistrocladus ealaensis, Ancistrocladus grandiflorus, Ancistrocladus griffithii, Ancistrocladus guineensis, Ancistrocladus hamatus, Ancistrocladus heyneanus, Ancistrocladus korupensis, Ancistrocladus le-testui, Ancistrocladus likoko, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, Ancistrocladus tectorius, Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Ancistrocladus wallichii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8765: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.