Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
brachycarpum
ID:
153909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mett.) Kuhn

Source:
ipni

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 104. 1869 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153238

Common Names

  • Short-stalked Spleenwort
  • Short-stemmed Spleenwort
  • Brachycarpum Spleenwort

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Synonyms

  • Davallia brachycarpa Mett. [unknown]
  • Loxoscaphe brachycarpum Kuhn [unknown]

Description

Asplenium brachycarpum (also called Short-fruited spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of ferns in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist forests, in shaded areas, and in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium brachycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium brachycarpum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is deeply divided into small segments.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium brachycarpum is a fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate some sun. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Asplenium brachycarpum

Asplenium brachycarpum can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Canary Islands, in the Middle East, and in North Africa.

Asplenium brachycarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium brachycarpum?

Asplenium brachycarpum

What is the common name of Asplenium brachycarpum?

Short-fruited Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium brachycarpum?

Fern

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

Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.