Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
peltata
ID:
632744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 201 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632076

Common Names

  • Peltata Cyclea
  • Peltata Cycles
  • Peltata Cycle

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Synonyms

  • Rhaptomeris burmanni Miers [unknown]
  • Menispermum peltatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Stephania burmanni Walp. [unknown]
  • Clypea burmanni (DC.) Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cocculus burmanni DC. [unknown]
  • Cocculus peltatus DC. [unknown]
  • Cyclea arnottii Miers [unknown]
  • Cyclea burmanni Arn. ex Wight [unknown]
  • Cyclea burmanii Miers [unknown]
  • Cyclea discolor Miers [unknown]
  • Cyclea versicolor Miers [unknown]

Description

Cyclea peltata (also called Shield-shaped Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyclanthaceae. It is found in tropical Asia and Pacific Islands. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in wet, shady areas such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclea peltata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclea peltata has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclea peltata is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyclea peltata

Cyclea peltata can be found in the Himalayas, India.

Cyclea peltata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclea peltata?

Cyclea peltata

What is the common name of Cyclea peltata?

Shield Climbing Fern

What is the natural habitat of Cyclea peltata?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2750036: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.