Status:
valid
Authors:
S.B.Andrews
Source:
ipni
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Ferns of Queensland 383, 50. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000152359
Common Names
- Atherton Tableland Spleenwort
- Atherton Tableland Fern
- Atherton Tableland Asplenium
Synonyms
- Asplenium tinarooense S.B.Andrews [unknown]
Description
Asplenium athertonense (also called Atherton Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Australia, where it grows in rocky habitats. It is a small, evergreen fern with fronds that are up to 20 cm long and have a triangular shape.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium athertonense 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 athertonense has small, red flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium athertonense is a small evergreen fern that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few months.
Where to Find Asplenium athertonense
Asplenium athertonense can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.
Asplenium athertonense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium athertonense?
Asplenium athertonense
What is the common name of Asplenium athertonense?
Atherton spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium athertonense?
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,
References
S. Brian Andrews: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Andrews' in the authors string.