Asplenium diplotion - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diplotion
ID:
155405
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ipni
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. , ed. 2: 484 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154734
Common Names
- Diplotion Spleenwort
- Two-lobed Spleenwort
- Two-lobed Fern
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- Asplenium moorei Baker [unknown]
Description
Asplenium diplotion (also called Two-Lobed Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to tropical Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium diplotion is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium diplotion is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with two to three flowers per spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium diplotion can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Asplenium diplotion
Asplenium diplotion can be found in the eastern Mediterranean region, from Greece to Turkey and the Middle East.
Asplenium diplotion FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium diplotion?
Asplenium diplotion
What is the common name of Asplenium diplotion?
Diplotion's spleenwort
Where is Asplenium diplotion native to?
Central and South America
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17042490-1: Based on the initial data import