Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scandens
ID:
128658

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

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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.

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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,