| Etymology | Genus | From Greek lygodes, referring to its twisting shoots |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Long-leaved | |
| Family | Schizaeaceae | |
| Synonyms | Hydroglossum longifolium Willd. | |
| Common Names | Finger Lygodium | |
| Status | Native: Vulnerable | |
| Form | Climber | |
| Native Distribution | Southern India, Hainan, Sumatra, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Riau and Lingga Islands | |
Diagnostics:
This climbing fern differs from other Lygodium species from its long, palmately lobed fronds. It is very similar in form to Lygodium circinnatum, but can be diffferentiated with the former having minutely serrated margins.
A specimen from Mandai Track 7 forest edge (2025).
Closeup.
Underside of frond.
Posted: 2025-09-17
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