Asplenium cariocanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cariocanum
ID:
154258
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brade
Source:
ipni
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2(1): 1, pl. 1, fig. 1; pl. 2 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153587
Common Names
- Cariocanum Spleenwort
- Cariocanum Bird's-nest Fern
- Fishbone Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium cariocanum (also called Brazilian Bird's-nest Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. This fern is found in humid montane forests, growing on rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium cariocanum is a popular ornamental plant and can be used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Asplenium cariocanum flower is small, greenish-yellow, and inconspicuous. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium cariocanum is a terrestrial fern native to Central and South America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Asplenium cariocanum
Asplenium cariocanum can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.
Asplenium cariocanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium cariocanum?
Asplenium cariocanum
What type of fern is Asplenium cariocanum?
It is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae.
Where is Asplenium cariocanum found?
It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
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
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:22282-2: Based on the initial data import