Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
ochiaiana
ID:
632743

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Yamam.) S.F.Huang & T.C.Huang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taiwan , ed. 2, 2: 594 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632075



Common Names

  • Ochiaiana Cyclea
  • Ochiaiana Cycles
  • Ochiaiana Cycle


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Synonyms

  • Cissampelos ochiaiana Yamam. [unknown]
  • Paracyclea ochiaiana (Yamam.) Kudô & Yamam. [unknown]

Description

Cyclea ochiaiana (also called Ochiai Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyclanthaceae. It is found in Japan. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in wet, shady areas such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclea ochiaiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclea ochiaiana 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 ochiaiana 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 ochiaiana

Cyclea ochiaiana can be found in Japan.

Cyclea ochiaiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclea ochiaiana?

Cyclea ochiaiana

What is the common name of Cyclea ochiaiana?

Ochiai's Climbing Fern

What is the natural habitat of Cyclea ochiaiana?

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

Yoshimatsu Yamamoto (1893-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yamam.' in the authors string.
Shing-Fan Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Huang' in the authors string.
Tseng Chieng Huang (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Huang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991622-1: Based on the initial data import