Asplenium griseum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griseum
ID:
156255
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Polyp. Philipp. 82. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155584
Common Names
- Asplenium
- Gray Spleenwort
- Gray Maidenhair Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium griseum (also called Gray Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern found in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium griseum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium griseum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium griseum can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken from the root ball and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Asplenium griseum
Asplenium griseum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands and along streams.
Asplenium griseum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium griseum?
Asplenium griseum
What is the common name of Asplenium griseum?
Gray Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium griseum?
Native to Europe, Asia, and North 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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17236560-1: Based on the initial data import