Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ecuadorense
ID:
1116270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stolze

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 74: 41, figs (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115608

Common Names

  • Asplenium ecuadorense
  • Ecuadorense Fern
  • Ecuadorense Spleenwort

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Description

Asplenium ecuadorense (also called Ecuadorian Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of spleenwort in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to the Americas, where it is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as coniferous forests, and is often found on rocks or logs.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium ecuadorense is a species of fern commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium ecuadorense has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, pointed cotyledon and two small, round, green cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium ecuadorense can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered site with some protection from cold winds.

Where to Find Asplenium ecuadorense

Asplenium ecuadorense is native to Ecuador and can be found in wet montane forests.

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,

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