Lygodium heterodoxum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterodoxum
ID:
1113705
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunze
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Farnkräuter 2: 32, t.113. 1849
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113043
Common Names
- Lygodium heterodoxum
- Lygodium Heterodoxum Fern
- Heterodoxum Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lygodium heterodoxum (also called Variable climbing fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has small, delicate fronds with finely toothed edges and a creeping rhizome. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and other areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodium heterodoxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lygodium heterodoxum has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lygodium heterodoxum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Lygodium heterodoxum
Lygodium heterodoxum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, Africa, and 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-26607287: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.