Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
carvalhoanum
ID:
1267450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herrero, Aedo, Velayos & Viane

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 38(3): 177 (2001) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266788

Common Names

  • Asplenium Carvalhoanum
  • Carvalhoanum Asplenium
  • Carvalhoanum Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium carvalhoanum (also called 'Carvalho's Spleenwort', among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium carvalhoanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium carvalhoanum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium carvalhoanum is a small fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which should be sown on a sterile, moist substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the spores have germinated, the young plants should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a moist, shady environment.

Where to Find Asplenium carvalhoanum

Asplenium carvalhoanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Asplenium carvalhoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium carvalhoanum?

Asplenium carvalhoanum

What are the common names of Asplenium carvalhoanum?

Carvalho's spleenwort, Carvalho's asplenium

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium carvalhoanum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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

Carlos Aedo (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aedo' in the authors string.
Ronald Louis Leo Viane (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viane' in the authors string.
Alberto Herrero (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herrero' in the authors string.
Mauricio Velayos Rodríguez (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velayos' in the authors string.