Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
compressum
ID:
154604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 52 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153933

Common Names

  • Compressum Spleenwort
  • Compressum Fern
  • Compressed Spleenwort

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium foecundum Kunze [unknown]
  • Darea foecunda Fée [unknown]

Description

Asplenium compressum (also called Compressed Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to tropical regions of the world. It has a unique, nest-like shape and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium compressum is often used in landscaping as a groundcover, as it is low-maintenance and can tolerate shady areas. It is also used in flower arrangements and dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium compressum has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium compressum is a deciduous fern native to Japan. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or by spores in summer.

Where to Find Asplenium compressum

Asplenium compressum can be found in moist, shady areas of forests in the eastern United States and Canada.

Asplenium compressum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium compressum?

Asplenium compressum

What is the common name of Asplenium compressum?

Compressed Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium compressum?

Woodlands, rocky slopes, and cliffs

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,