Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
gastoni-gautieri
ID:
155970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litard.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Géogr. Bot. 21: 274 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155299

Common Names

  • Gastoni-Gautieri Spleenwort
  • Gastoni's Spleenwort
  • Gastoni-Gautieri Fern

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Description

Asplenium gastoni-gautieri (also called Gaston's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium gastoni-gautieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium gastoni-gautieri has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium gastoni-gautieri is a fast-growing, evergreen fern. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Asplenium gastoni-gautieri

Asplenium gastoni-gautieri is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical forests and on hillsides.

Asplenium gastoni-gautieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium gastoni-gautieri?

Asplenium gastoni-gautieri

What is the common name of Asplenium gastoni-gautieri?

Gastoni-Gautier's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium gastoni-gautieri?

Tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka

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,