Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
bolivianum
ID:
1280330

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Kessler & A.R.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Candollea 61(2): 307 (fig. 1D-E) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279668

Common Names

  • Asplenium bolivianum
  • Bolivianum Asplenium
  • Bolivian Spleenwort

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Description

Asplenium bolivianum (also called Bolivian Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to China, Nepal, and India, and can be found in forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium bolivianum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium bolivianum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like formation. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium bolivianum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Asplenium bolivianum

Asplenium bolivianum is native to Bolivia.

Asplenium bolivianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium bolivianum?

Asplenium bolivianum

What is the common name of Asplenium bolivianum?

Bolivian Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium bolivianum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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 tro-50305426: Based on the initial data import
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.
Michael Kessler (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kessler' in the authors string.