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
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.
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,