Lygodium yunnanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanense
ID:
1125106
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching in Chien & Chun
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 2: 345. 1959
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124444
Common Names
- Lygodium yunnanense
- Yunnanense's Lygodium
- Yunnanense's Climbing Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lygodium yunnanense (also called Yunnan Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with bright green fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of China, and is often found in moist, shady areas. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodium yunnanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in areas with high humidity.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lygodium yunnanense are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Lygodium yunnanense is a fast-growing, climbing fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in full sun if kept moist. It can be propagated by division or spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lygodium yunnanense
Lygodium yunnanense is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet habitats.
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-26620545: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.