Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
632735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. 3: 241 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632067



Common Names

  • Laxiflora Cyclea
  • Laxiflora Cycles
  • Laxiflora Cycle


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Description

Cyclea laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyclanthaceae. It is found in tropical Asia and Pacific Islands. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in wet, shady areas such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclea laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclea laxiflora has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclea laxiflora is a tropical evergreen climber that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Cyclea laxiflora

Cyclea laxiflora can be found in the Himalayas, India.

Cyclea laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclea laxiflora?

Cyclea laxiflora

What is the common name of Cyclea laxiflora?

Lax-Flowered Climbing Fern

What is the natural habitat of Cyclea laxiflora?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2750028: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.