Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
aequibasis
ID:
152171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Chr.) J.P.Roux

Source:
ipni

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48(1): 81 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151500

Common Names

  • Aequibasis Fern
  • Equal-base Fern
  • Equal-based Fern

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Description

Asplenium aequibasis (also called Equal-footed spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Mediterranean and grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the ground in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium aequibasis is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being able to treat skin conditions, wounds, and inflammation. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium aequibasis is small and greenish-brown in color. The seed is a small, dark brown spore and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium aequibasis is a small fern that can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in pots or in the garden.

Where to Find Asplenium aequibasis

Asplenium aequibasis can be found in the dry forests of South Africa.

Asplenium aequibasis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium aequibasis?

Asplenium aequibasis

What is the family of Asplenium aequibasis?

Aspleniaceae

Where is Asplenium aequibasis found?

Brazil

Species in the Asplenium genus

Asplenium acostae, Asplenium acrobryum, Asplenium aegaeum, Asplenium aequibasis, Asplenium akaishiense, Asplenium albersii, Asplenium alvarezense, Asplenium amaurolobum, Asplenium amboinense, Asplenium amoenum, Asplenium aneitense, Asplenium anguifrons, Asplenium anguineum, Asplenium apoense, Asplenium aran-tohanum, Asplenium araucarieti, Asplenium artanense, Asplenium ascensionis, Asplenium athertonense, Asplenium atrovirens, Asplenium atuntzeense, Asplenium austrobrasiliense, Asplenium badense, Asplenium barrancense, Asplenium batuense, Asplenium bavaricum, Asplenium bechereri, Asplenium beckeri, Asplenium belloides, Asplenium bicarinatum, Asplenium bicentenniale, Asplenium bipinnatifidum, Asplenium borneense, Asplenium bouharmontii, Asplenium bourgaei, Asplenium brachycarpum, Asplenium bradeanum, Asplenium brissaginense, Asplenium bugoiense, Asplenium burundense, Asplenium capitisyork, Asplenium carinatum, Asplenium cariocanum, Asplenium carnarvonense, Asplenium carruthersii, Asplenium celtibericum, Asplenium centovallense, Asplenium centrafricanum, Asplenium cesatianum, Asplenium chasmophilum,

Species in the Aspleniaceae family

Asplenicystopteris blindii, Asplenium acostae, Asplenium acrobryum, Asplenium aegaeum, Asplenium aequibasis, Asplenium akaishiense, Asplenium albersii, Asplenium alvarezense, Asplenium amaurolobum, Asplenium amboinense, Asplenium amoenum, Asplenium aneitense, Asplenium anguifrons, Asplenium anguineum, Asplenium apoense, Asplenium aran-tohanum, Asplenium araucarieti, Asplenium artanense, Asplenium ascensionis, Asplenium athertonense, Asplenium atrovirens, Asplenium atuntzeense, Asplenium austrobrasiliense, Asplenium badense, Asplenium barrancense, Asplenium batuense, Asplenium bavaricum, Asplenium bechereri, Asplenium beckeri, Asplenium belloides, Asplenium bicarinatum, Asplenium bicentenniale, Asplenium bipinnatifidum, Asplenium borneense, Asplenium bouharmontii, Asplenium bourgaei, Asplenium brachycarpum, Asplenium bradeanum, Asplenium brissaginense, Asplenium bugoiense, Asplenium burundense, Asplenium capitisyork, Asplenium carinatum, Asplenium cariocanum, Asplenium carnarvonense, Asplenium carruthersii, Asplenium celtibericum, Asplenium centovallense, Asplenium centrafricanum, Asplenium cesatianum,

References

Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Jacobus Petrus Roux (1954-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.P.Roux' in the authors string.