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Climbing Maidenhair

Lygodium microphyllum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Schizaeales ›Family: Lygodiaceae ›Genus: Lygodium

About

Lygodium microphyllum (commonly known as, variously, climbing maidenhair fern, Old World climbing fern, small-leaf climbing fern, or snake fern) is a climbing fern originating in tropical Africa, South East Asia, Melanesia and Australia. It is an invasive weed in the US States of Florida and Alabama where it invades open forest and wetland areas. The type specimen was collected in the vicinity of Nabúa, on the Island of Luzon in the Philippines by Luis Née.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Climbing Maidenhair?
The scientific name of Climbing Maidenhair is Lygodium microphyllum.
What is the conservation status of Climbing Maidenhair?
The Climbing Maidenhair has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Climbing Maidenhair belong to?
Climbing Maidenhair belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Climbing Maidenhair belong to?
Climbing Maidenhair belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Climbing Maidenhair belong to?
Climbing Maidenhair belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
What order does Climbing Maidenhair belong to?
Climbing Maidenhair belongs to the order Schizaeales.
What family does Climbing Maidenhair belong to?
Climbing Maidenhair belongs to the family Lygodiaceae.
What genus does Climbing Maidenhair belong to?
Climbing Maidenhair belongs to the genus Lygodium.