Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cornutissimum
ID:
155656

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.C.Zhang & R.H.Jiang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63(1): 83 (-86; fig. 1) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154985

Common Names

  • Horned Spleenwort
  • Horned Cliff Fern
  • Cornutissimum Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium cornutissimum (also called Horned Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. It grows in rocky and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium cornutissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium cornutissimum is a small, greenish-white flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium cornutissimum is a fern native to South America. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores can be sown in a sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C for germination.

Where to Find Asplenium cornutissimum

Asplenium cornutissimum is found in China, Japan, Korea, and Russia.

Asplenium cornutissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium cornutissimum?

Asplenium cornutissimum

What is the common name of Asplenium cornutissimum?

Horned Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium cornutissimum?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, and on rocks and walls.

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

Xian Chun Zhang (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.C.Zhang' in the authors string.
Ri Hong Jiang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Jiang' in the authors string.