Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
erythraeum
ID:
155668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pic.Serm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Webbia 32(1): 57 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154997

Common Names

  • Erythraean Spleenwort
  • Erythraean Fern
  • Erythraean Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium erythraeum (also called Red 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 erythraeum 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 erythraeum 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 erythraeum 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 erythraeum

Asplenium erythraeum is found in the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Asplenium erythraeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium erythraeum?

Asplenium erythraeum

What is the common name of Asplenium erythraeum?

Red-stem Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium erythraeum?

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,