Asplenium genicoalitum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
genicoalitum
ID:
156015
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fraser-Jenk.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fern Gaz. 13(1): 58 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155344
Common Names
- Genicoalitum Spleenwort
- Genicoalitum Fern
- Genicoalitum Asplenium
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Asplenium genicoalitum (also called Bird's-nest Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with wavy-edged, lance-shaped fronds. It is native to India and is commonly found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium genicoalitum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium genicoalitum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with white-green leaves and a yellow stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium genicoalitum is a fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer by carefully separating the rhizomes. The plants should be grown in partial shade and require regular watering.
Where to Find Asplenium genicoalitum
Asplenium genicoalitum can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Asplenium genicoalitum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium genicoalitum?
Asplenium genicoalitum
What is the common name of Asplenium genicoalitum?
Geniculate Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium genicoalitum?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
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
Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17510930-1: Based on the initial data import