Lygodium hians - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hians
ID:
1253862
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 5, 18: 355. 1873 ; & Diels, Hedwigia 44. 133 c. fig. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253200
Common Names
- Lygodium hians
- Hian's Climbing Fern
- Hian's Climbing Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lygodium hians (also called Chinese climbing fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Lygodiaceae. It is a large climbing fern, growing up to 10 meters tall. It is native to East Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodium hians is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lygodium hians has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lygodium hians is a fast-growing, evergreen, climbing fern. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be trained to climb a trellis or wall.
Where to Find Lygodium hians
Lygodium hians can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Lygodium hians FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lygodium hians?
Lygodium hians
What is the common name of Lygodium hians?
Hian's Lygodium
What is the natural habitat of Lygodium hians?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, especially in 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
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17143010-1: Based on the initial data import