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Japanese climbing fern

Lygodium japonicum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Schizaeales (Schizaeales)

Species

Lygodium japonicum (Japanese climbing fern)

Names in Other Languages

French fougère grimpante du Japon

German Japanischer kletterfarn

Similar Species in Lygodium

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Small-leaf climbing fern

Lygodium microphyllum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese climbing fern?

The scientific name of Japanese climbing fern is Lygodium japonicum. It belongs to the genus Lygodium.

Where does Japanese climbing fern live?

Japanese climbing fern is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Cuba, Denmark, Malaysia, Norway, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Japanese climbing fern belong to?

Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum) belongs to the genus Lygodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Lygodiaceae.

What kingdom does Japanese climbing fern belong to?

Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese climbing fern?

The closest relatives of Japanese climbing fern in the genus Lygodium include Small-leaf climbing fern.