Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
austrobrasiliense
ID:
153332

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Christ) Maxon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 10(7): 480 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000152661

Common Names

  • Southern bird's-nest fern
  • Brazilian bird's nest fern
  • Austral bird's nest fern

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium salicifolium austrobrasiliense Christ [deprecated]

Description

Asplenium austrobrasiliense (also called Asplenium austrobrasiliense, 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 austrobrasiliense is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium austrobrasiliense is small and greenish-white in color. The seed is a small, brown, three-sided capsule. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium austrobrasiliense 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 austrobrasiliense

Asplenium austrobrasiliense can be found in Brazil.

Asplenium austrobrasiliense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium austrobrasiliense?

Asplenium austrobrasiliense

What is the common name of Asplenium austrobrasiliense?

Southern Brazilian spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium austrobrasiliense?

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

Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:22246-2: Based on the initial data import