Lygodium circinatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
circinatum
ID:
1127822
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) Sw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Filicum 1867
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127160
Common Names
- Lygodium circinatum
- Climbing Fern
- Circinate Climbing Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lygodium circinatum (also called Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen, perennial fern native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is characterized by its large, bright green, lance-shaped leaflets, and its ability to form dense clumps. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodium circinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lygodium circinatum is a small, yellowish-green spike. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Lygodium circinatum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26623888: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.