Lygodium volubile - 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:
volubile
ID:
1112634
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1801(2): 304. 1803 ; & HB. 438 (pt.). Prantl, Schiz. 76. Chr. 355. NPfl. 366`
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111972
Common Names
- Lygodium volubile
- Twining Lygodium
- Volubile Lygodium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lygodium volubile (also called Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a climbing fern with small, feathery fronds. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, thickets, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodium volubile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lygodium volubile are small, greenish-white, and arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, round leaves.
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Lygodium volubile is native to tropical regions of 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-26606128: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.