Ancistrocladus wallichii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
971180
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 13: 319 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970518
Common Names
- Wallichii
- Climbing Bamboo
- Tangle Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus wallichii (also called Wallich's Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing fern that grows up to 3 m tall. It has pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and to treat rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ancistrocladus wallichii is small and white with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrocladus wallichii is a perennial woody vine that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sunny spot with some afternoon shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus wallichii
Ancistrocladus wallichii is native to tropical regions of Asia and can be found in India, China, and Indonesia.
Species in the Ancistrocladus genus
Ancistrocladus benomensis, Ancistrocladus ileboensis, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, Ancistrocladus attenuatus, Ancistrocladus barteri, Ancistrocladus congolensis, Ancistrocladus ealaensis, Ancistrocladus grandiflorus, Ancistrocladus griffithii, Ancistrocladus guineensis, Ancistrocladus hamatus, Ancistrocladus heyneanus, Ancistrocladus korupensis, Ancistrocladus le-testui, Ancistrocladus likoko, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, Ancistrocladus tectorius, Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Ancistrocladus wallichii,
Species in the Ancistrocladaceae family
Ancistrocladus benomensis, Ancistrocladus ileboensis, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, Ancistrocladus attenuatus, Ancistrocladus barteri, Ancistrocladus congolensis, Ancistrocladus ealaensis, Ancistrocladus grandiflorus, Ancistrocladus griffithii, Ancistrocladus guineensis, Ancistrocladus hamatus, Ancistrocladus heyneanus, Ancistrocladus korupensis, Ancistrocladus le-testui, Ancistrocladus likoko, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, Ancistrocladus tectorius, Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Ancistrocladus wallichii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8782: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.