Asplenium cymbifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymbifolium
ID:
155031
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
ipni
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier II. 6. 999. 1906 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154360
Common Names
- Crested Spleenwort
- Asplenium cymbifolium
- Crested Fern
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Asplenium cymbifolium (also called fan-leaved spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are 10–30 cm long. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, shady places in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium cymbifolium is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a delicate, feathery foliage and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in dried flower arrangements, as it retains its shape and color when dried.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium cymbifolium is a small, greenish-white spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Asplenium cymbifolium is a fern native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from spores or by division. The spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two fronds on each section. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a shady location.
Where to Find Asplenium cymbifolium
Asplenium cymbifolium is found in Japan, Korea, and China.
Asplenium cymbifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium cymbifolium?
Asplenium cymbifolium
What type of plant is Asplenium cymbifolium?
Fern
What is the common name of Asplenium cymbifolium?
Boat-Leaved Spleenwort
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
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17239910-1: Based on the initial data import