Ancistrocladus korupensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korupensis
ID:
971036
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.W.Thomas & Gereau
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 494 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970374
Common Names
- Ancistrocladus korupensis
- Korup Climbing Fern
- Korup Leaf Climber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus korupensis (also called Korup Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a climbing fern native to Cameroon. It grows in moist forests and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus korupensis 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 korupensis is a tropical evergreen tree native to Cameroon. It is usually propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus korupensis
Ancistrocladus korupensis 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-8768: Based on the initial data import
Roy Emile Gereau (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gereau' in the authors string.
Duncan W. Thomas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Thomas' in the authors string.