Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
volubilis
ID:
1115781

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaulf.) J.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 4: 168. 1841 [Aug 1841]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115119



Common Names

  • Salpichlaena volubilis
  • Climbing Salpichlaena
  • Volubilis Salpichlaena


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Uses & Benefits

Salpichlaena volubilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover due to its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salpichlaena volubilis has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are usually pale green and have a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salpichlaena volubilis is a species of fern native to tropical regions of South America. It is an evergreen fern with delicate, lacy fronds. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Salpichlaena volubilis

Salpichlaena volubilis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Salpichlaena genus

Species in the Blechnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26609627: Based on the initial data import
Georg Friedrich Kaulfuss (1786-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaulf.' in the authors string.
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.