Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
appendiculatum
ID:
155625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) C.Presl

Source:
ipni

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Tentamen Pteridographiae seu Genera Filicacearum 1836

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154954

Common Names

  • Appendage Spleenwort
  • Appendage Cliff Fern
  • Appendiculate Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium appendiculatum (also called Appendiculate Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to tropical Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium appendiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium appendiculatum is a small, greenish-white flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium appendiculatum is a shade-tolerant fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by collecting and sowing spores in the late summer or fall.

Where to Find Asplenium appendiculatum

Asplenium appendiculatum is found in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America.

Asplenium appendiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium appendiculatum?

Asplenium appendiculatum

What is the common name of Asplenium appendiculatum?

Appendiculate Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium appendiculatum?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, and on rocks 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record ifn-57392: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.