Japanese climbing fern
Lygodium japonicum (Thunb.) Sw.
Lygodium japonicum (Thunb.) Sw., commonly known as Japanese climbing fern, is a species in the family Lygodiaceae. Native to eastern Asia, it is found from Pakistan through India to Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and extends south to Southeast Asia and New Guinea. It has been introduced to regions including the southeastern United States, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and Australia. The species was first described in 1801.
Description
Lygodium japonicum is a climbing fern that grows in a vine-like form. It is native to parts of Asia and has spread to several other regions as an introduced species. Its distribution includes countries and territories such as Taiwan, South Africa, the southern United States, and Australia. The plant is part of the Lygodiaceae family and is known for its ability to climb and spread through various habitats.
Other common names
Japanese climbing fernVine-like fern
Distribution
TW · ZA · SC · CU · SG · SE · MY · AU · DK · NO · Hawaii · conterminous 48 United States · Alabama · Arkansas · Assam · Bangladesh · Cambodia · Cape Provinces · Caroline Is. · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · East Himalaya · Florida · Georgia · Hainan · India · Japan · Jawa · Korea
Synonyms
Hydroglossum microstachyumLygodium finlaysonianumOphioglossum japonicumHydroglossum dissectumLygodium dissectumHydroglossum japonicumLygodium chaerophylloidesAdiantum scandensDavallia scandensLygodium cochinchinenseLygodium japonicum f. elongatumLygodium microstachyumLygodium japonicum var. microstachyumLygodium mearnsiiLygodium microphyllumLygodium pubescensLygodium microstachyum var. glabrescensLygodium tenueLygodium hazaricum