Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 48: 199 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127987
Common Names
- Uleophytum
- Climbing Fern
- Climbing Shieldfern
Description
Uleophytum scandens (also called climbing uleophytum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Uleophytum scandens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uleophytum scandens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uleophytum scandens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Uleophytum scandens
Uleophytum scandens is native to the southeastern United States.
Uleophytum scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uleophytum scandens?
Uleophytum scandens
What type of plant is Uleophytum scandens?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Uleophytum scandens native to?
Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Uleophytum scandens?
Upright, clumping
What is the average height of Uleophytum scandens?
2-3 feet
Species in the Uleophytum genus
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,