Asplenium athyrioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
athyrioides
ID:
1264571
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fée
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Mém. Foug. 8: 83 1857
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263909
Common Names
- Asplenium Athyrioides
- Athyrioides Spleenwort
- Athyrium-Like Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium athyrioides (also called Bird's-Nest Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to the Himalayas. It has small, bright green, fan-shaped leaves and small yellow-green spores. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium athyrioides is an ornamental houseplant, as it is easy to care for and has attractive foliage. It can also be used in terrariums and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium athyrioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, green leaves.
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Asplenium athyrioides is a perennial fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade. It should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Asplenium athyrioides
Asplenium athyrioides is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Asplenium athyrioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium athyrioides?
Asplenium athyrioides
What is the common name of Asplenium athyrioides?
Asplenium
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium athyrioides?
Tropical rainforests
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
Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée (1789-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fée' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17039480-1: Based on the initial data import