Lygodium spectabile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabile
ID:
1227110
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Liebm.) E.Fourn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 19: 261 1872
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226448
Common Names
- Lygodium spectabile
- Spectabile Climbing Fern
- Spectabile Lygodium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lygodium spectabile (also called Spectacular Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a large, climbing fern with a twining habit. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist and shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodium spectabile is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various diseases, including fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Lygodium spectabile has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seed of Lygodium spectabile is small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Lygodium spectabile are small and have a single leaf.
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Lygodium spectabile is a fern native to tropical regions. It is best propagated by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium such as vermiculite or perlite. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in about two weeks. Once the plants have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted to individual pots filled with a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Lygodium spectabile
Lygodium spectabile is found in India.
Lygodium spectabile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lygodium spectabile?
Lygodium spectabile
What is the natural habitat of Lygodium spectabile?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
What is the distribution of Lygodium spectabile?
It is native to China, India, and Myanmar.
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-50048632: Based on the initial data import
Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.