Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.Murak. & R.C.Moran) L.Regalado & Prada
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 101(4): 279 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329289
Common Names
- Hymenasplenium Volubile
- Twining Hymenasplenium
- Climbing Hymenasplenium
Description
Hymenasplenium volubile (also called Voluble Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenasplenium volubile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenasplenium volubile has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The flowers are followed by long, thin, green seed pods that contain tiny, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenasplenium volubile is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Hymenasplenium volubile
Hymenasplenium volubile is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
Hymenasplenium volubile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenasplenium volubile?
Hymenasplenium volubile
What is the common name of Hymenasplenium volubile?
Volubile hymenasplenium
What is the natural habitat of Hymenasplenium volubile?
It is native to the western United States, from Oregon to California and Nevada
Species in the Hymenasplenium genus
Hymenasplenium inthanonense,
Hymenasplenium murakami-hatanakae,
Hymenasplenium cheilosorum,
Hymenasplenium unilaterale,
Hymenasplenium obscurum,
Hymenasplenium subnormale,
Hymenasplenium hondoense,
Hymenasplenium apogamum,
Hymenasplenium excisum,
Hymenasplenium laterepens,
Hymenasplenium laetum,
Hymenasplenium obtusifolium,
Hymenasplenium delitescens,
Hymenasplenium hoffmannii,
Hymenasplenium ortegae,
Hymenasplenium purpurascens,
Hymenasplenium repandulum,
Hymenasplenium riparium,
Hymenasplenium triquetrum,
Hymenasplenium volubile,
Hymenasplenium basiscopicum,
Hymenasplenium furfuraceum,
Hymenasplenium szechuanense,
Hymenasplenium latidens,
Hymenasplenium quercicola,
Hymenasplenium adiantifrons,
Hymenasplenium changputungense,
Hymenasplenium ikenoi,
Hymenasplenium obliquissimum,
Hymenasplenium pubirhizoma,
Species in the Aspleniaceae family
Asplenicystopteris blindii,
Asplenium acostae,
Asplenium acrobryum,
Asplenium aegaeum,
Asplenium aequibasis,
Asplenium akaishiense,
Asplenium albersii,
Asplenium alvarezense,
Asplenium amaurolobum,
Asplenium amboinense,
Asplenium amoenum,
Asplenium aneitense,
Asplenium anguifrons,
Asplenium anguineum,
Asplenium apoense,
Asplenium aran-tohanum,
Asplenium araucarieti,
Asplenium artanense,
Asplenium ascensionis,
Asplenium athertonense,
Asplenium atrovirens,
Asplenium atuntzeense,
Asplenium austrobrasiliense,
Asplenium badense,
Asplenium barrancense,
Asplenium batuense,
Asplenium bavaricum,
Asplenium bechereri,
Asplenium beckeri,
Asplenium belloides,
Asplenium bicarinatum,
Asplenium bicentenniale,
Asplenium bipinnatifidum,
Asplenium borneense,
Asplenium bouharmontii,
Asplenium bourgaei,
Asplenium brachycarpum,
Asplenium bradeanum,
Asplenium brissaginense,
Asplenium bugoiense,
Asplenium burundense,
Asplenium capitisyork,
Asplenium carinatum,
Asplenium cariocanum,
Asplenium carnarvonense,
Asplenium carruthersii,
Asplenium celtibericum,
Asplenium centovallense,
Asplenium centrafricanum,
Asplenium cesatianum,
References
Ledis Regalado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Regalado' in the authors string.