Ancistrocladus heyneanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heyneanus
ID:
971025
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex J.Graham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Bombay : 28 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970363
Common Names
- Ancistrocladus heyneanus
- Heynean Climbing Fern
- Heynean Leaf Climber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus heyneanus (also called Heyne's Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a climbing fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist forests and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus heyneanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and to treat rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: small, delicate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrocladus heyneanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus heyneanus
Ancistrocladus heyneanus 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-8767: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Graham (1805-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Graham' in the authors string.