Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
anguineum
ID:
152579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ

Source:
ipni

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) , sér. 2, 1: 232, 265 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151908

Common Names

  • Snake Spleenwort
  • Anguished Spleenwort
  • Sword-leaved Spleenwort

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium latibasis (Ching) Viane [illegitimate]
  • Asplenium oblanceolatum Copel. [unknown]
  • Asplenium subantiquum (Ching ex S.H.Wu) Viane [unknown]
  • Neottopteris latibasis Ching [unknown]
  • Neottopteris subantiqua Ching ex S.H.Wu [unknown]

Description

Asplenium anguineum (also called Asplenium anguineum, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is typically found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium anguineum 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

Asplenium anguineum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium anguineum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Asplenium anguineum

Asplenium anguineum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.

Asplenium anguineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium anguineum?

Asplenium anguineum

What is the common name of Asplenium anguineum?

Snake-neck spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium anguineum?

Rocky cliffs and walls

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,