Lygodium smithianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithianum
ID:
1112436
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Presl
Source:
tro
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Tent. Pterid. 112. 1845 , nomen; & Prantl, Schiz. 80. 1881. Chr. 355. NPfl. 366
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111774
Common Names
- Smith's Lygodium
- Smith's Climbing Fern
- Smith's Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Lygodium smithianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lygodium smithianum is a small, yellowish-green spike with a single spikelet at the tip. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lygodium smithianum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a peat-based soil. It should be kept in temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and should be watered regularly. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Lygodium smithianum
Lygodium smithianum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.
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-26605864: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.