Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
gueinzianum
ID:
156258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mett.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Filic. Afr. : 103 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155587

Common Names

  • Asplenium
  • Gueinzian Spleenwort
  • Gueinzian Maidenhair Fern

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium pseudoserra Domin [unknown]
  • Tarachia friesiorum (C.Chr.) Momose [unknown]
  • Asplenium friesiorum C.Chr. [unknown]
  • Asplenium monilisorum Domin [unknown]
  • Asplenium friesiorum nesophilum Ballard [unknown]

Description

Asplenium gueinzianum (also called Gueinz's 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 gueinzianum 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 gueinzianum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium gueinzianum 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 gueinzianum

Asplenium gueinzianum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Asplenium gueinzianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium gueinzianum?

Asplenium gueinzianum

What is the common name of Asplenium gueinzianum?

Gueinz's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium gueinzianum?

Native to the Mediterranean region

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,