Lygodium — 6 species

Botanical species in the genus Lygodium recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Lygodium auriculatum

Lygodium auriculatum

Family: Schizaeaceae

Cultivation

The roots can be planted in a shady position, allowing the plant to climb up into the sun. Prefers a neutral to slightly acid soil.

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Lygodium circinnatum
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Lygodium circinnatum

Lygodium circinnatum

Family: Schizaeaceae

Cultivation

The roots can be planted in a shady position, allowing the plant to climb up into the sun. Prefers a neutral to slightly acid soil. Requires a moist soil that does not become dry.

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Lygodium flexuosum
Medicinal

Lygodium flexuosum

Lygodium flexuosum

Family: Schizaeaceae

Cultivation

The roots can be planted in a shady position, allowing the plant to climb up into the sun. Prefers a neutral to slightly acid soil.

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Lygodium heterodoxum

Lygodium heterodoxum

Lygodium heterodoxum

Family: Schizaeaceae

Cultivation

The roots can be planted in a shady position, allowing the plant to climb up into the sun. Prefers a neutral to slightly acid soil.

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Lygodium japonicum
Medicinal

Lygodium japonicum

Lygodium japonicum

Family: Schizaeaceae

Cultivation

A plant of low to moderate elevations in the tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,550 metres. The plant only grows wild in areas with a pronounced dry season. The roots can be planted in a shady position, allowing the plant to climb up into the sun.

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Lygodium microphyllum
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Lygodium microphyllum

Lygodium microphyllum

Family: Schizaeaceae

Cultivation

The roots can be planted in a shady position, allowing the plant to climb up into the sun. Prefers a neutral to slightly acid soil. An aggressive invasive weed of moist habitats in Florida.

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