Status:
valid
Authors:
Schkuhr
Source:
tro
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Kr. Gew. 1: 139, t.139. 1809 ; & HB. 439. Prantl, Schiz. 82. Chr. 355. NPfl. 366
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235858
Common Names
- Lygodium Reticulatum
- Salpianthus Aequalis
- Streblus Ilicifolius
Uses & Benefits
Lygodium reticulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lygodium reticulatum are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lygodium reticulatum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Lygodium reticulatum
Lygodium reticulatum is found in tropical Africa.
Lygodium reticulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lygodium reticulatum?
Lygodium reticulatum
What is the common name of Lygodium reticulatum?
Netted Climbing Fern
What is the family of Lygodium reticulatum?
Lygodiaceae
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,