Status:
valid
Authors:
Rasback, Vida & Reichst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bot. Helv. 91: 114 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154368
Common Names
- Cyrnosardoum Spleenwort
- Cretan Spleenwort
- Greek Spleenwort
Description
Asplenium cyrnosardoum (also called Sardinian 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 cyrnosardoum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make paper and as a source of fiber for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Asplenium cyrnosardoum are small and greenish-yellow in color. They are borne in terminal clusters and have six tepals. Seed: The seeds of Asplenium cyrnosardoum are small and round, with a diameter of about 1 mm. They are dark brown in color and have a smooth surface. Seedlings: The seedlings of Asplenium cyrnosardoum are small and have a single, upright stem. The leaves are simple and have a lanceolate shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium cyrnosardoum 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 cyrnosardoum
Asplenium cyrnosardoum can be found in the Mediterranean region and in the Middle East.
Asplenium cyrnosardoum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium cyrnosardoum?
Asplenium cyrnosardoum
What type of plant is Asplenium cyrnosardoum?
Fern
What is the common name of Asplenium cyrnosardoum?
Cyrnosardoum 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,