Lygodium palmatum - 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:
palmatum
ID:
1110284
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bernh.) Sw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. (Swartz) 154. 1806 [Mar-Apr 1806] ; & HB. 436. Prantl, Schiz. 64. Chr. 353. NPfl. 365. 1806
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109622
Common Names
- Lygodium Palmatum
- American Climbing Fern
- Palm Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lygodium palmatum (also called American climbing fern, among many other common names) is a climbing fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as moist woodlands, ravines, and along streams. It has long, thin, wiry stems and small, delicate, fan-shaped leaflets.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodium palmatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shaded areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lygodium palmatum has small, green leaves that are divided into five parts. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the seeds are tiny and black. Seedlings are small and green, and the leaves are divided into five parts.
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Lygodium palmatum is native to tropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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-26602850: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' in the authors string.