Lygodium merrillii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrillii
ID:
1253207
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 146, t.4. 1907
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252545
Common Names
- Lygodium merrillii
- Merrill's Climbing Fern
- Merrill's Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lygodium merrillii (also called Merrill's Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Lygodiaceae family. It is a climbing fern with pinnately divided leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodium merrillii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lygodium merrillii has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lygodium merrillii is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lygodium merrillii
Lygodium merrillii is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.
Lygodium merrillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lygodium merrillii?
Lygodium merrillii
What is the common name of Lygodium merrillii?
Merrill's Climbing Fern
What type of plant is Lygodium merrillii?
Fern
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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17253850-1: Based on the initial data import