Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
volubilis
ID:
319086

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.A.Díaz) Sosa & M.A.Díaz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 5: 488 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318418



Common Names

  • Climbing Satinash
  • Climbing Satin Ash
  • Climbing Satin-Ash


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Synonyms

  • Bletia volubilis M.A.Díaz [unknown]

Description

Basiphyllaea volubilis (also called Volubilis Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, climbing fern with delicate, lacy fronds. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, from wet sclerophyll forests to rainforest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Basiphyllaea volubilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Basiphyllaea volubilis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is an oblong, black drupe with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small shrub with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basiphyllaea volubilis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Basiphyllaea volubilis

Basiphyllaea volubilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Basiphyllaea volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Basiphyllaea volubilis?

Basiphyllaea volubilis

What is the common name of Basiphyllaea volubilis?

Climbing Coral Bush

What is the natural habitat of Basiphyllaea volubilis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19938: Based on the initial data import
Victoria Sosa (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosa' in the authors string.
Marta Aleida Díaz Dumas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Díaz' in the authors string.