Lygodium articulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
articulatum
ID:
152016
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Voy. Astrolabe 96, t.15. 1832 ; Essai d'une flore de la Nouvelle-Zélande; HB. 437. Prantl, Schiz. 63. Chr. 354. NPfl. 364
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151345
Common Names
- Lygodium Articulatum
- Articulatum Lygodium
- Articulatum Lygodium Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lygodium articulatum (also called Lygodium articulatum, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Lygodiaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is typically found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodium articulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lygodium articulatum is small and inconspicuous, usually greenish-white in color. The seed is a small, brown, three-sided capsule. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, slender stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lygodium articulatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Lygodium articulatum
Lygodium articulatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Lygodium articulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lygodium articulatum?
Lygodium articulatum
What is the family of Lygodium articulatum?
Lygodiaceae
Where is Lygodium articulatum found?
Brazil
Species in the Lygodiaceae family
Lygodium altum, Lygodium articulatum, Lygodium japonicum, Lygodium kerstenii, Lygodium boivinii, Lygodium lanceolatum, Lygodium microphyllum, Lygodium palmatum, Lygodium smithianum, Lygodium venustum, Lygodium volubile, Lygodium radiatum, Lygodium heterodoxum, Lygodium flexuosum, Lygodium auriculatum, Lygodium fayae, Lygodium cubense, Lygodium oligostachyum, Lygodium lancetillanum, Lygodium yunnanense, Lygodium polystachyum, Lygodium circinatum, Lygodium spectabile, Lygodium reticulatum, Lygodium borneense, Lygodium longifolium, Lygodium merrillii, Lygodium hians, Lygodium trifurcatum, Lygodium dimorphum, Lygodium versteegii,
References
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17142780-1: Based on the initial data import