Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg III. 2. 131, fig. 1920. (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000152937
Common Names
- Two-Rib Spleenwort
- Bird's Nest Fern
- Bech's Spleenwort
Description
Asplenium bicarinatum (also called Double Groove Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with dark green, leathery fronds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is often found in rocky, limestone habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium bicarinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asplenium bicarinatum are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium bicarinatum is a fern that prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by sowing spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Asplenium bicarinatum
Asplenium bicarinatum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.
Asplenium bicarinatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium bicarinatum?
Asplenium bicarinatum
What is the common name of Asplenium bicarinatum?
Two-grooved Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium bicarinatum?
Grows on rocks and walls in dry, sunny places
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,