Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
confusum
ID:
154662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tardieu & Ching

Source:
ipni

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 148, t. 4(3), 7 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153991

Common Names

  • Confused Spleenwort
  • Confusing Spleenwort
  • Confused Fern

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Description

Asplenium confusum (also called Asplenium confusum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in moist forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium confusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium confusum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium confusum is a hardy fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. It can tolerate full sun, but will require more frequent watering. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and late summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Asplenium confusum

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

Asplenium confusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium confusum?

Asplenium confusum

What is the common name of Asplenium confusum?

Confused Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium confusum?

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,

References

Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.