Status:
valid
Authors:
Brownsey & Jermy
Source:
ipni
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Candollea 30: 22. 1975. (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156634
Common Names
- Khani Fern
- Khani's Spleenwort
- Khani's Asplenium
Description
Asplenium khaniense (also called Khani's spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with lance-shaped leaves and small, brown spores. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium khaniense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium khaniense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium khaniense can be propagated by division or spores. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Asplenium khaniense
Asplenium khaniense is found in the Himalayas, from Pakistan to Bhutan and in the Western Ghats of India.
Asplenium khaniense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium khaniense?
Asplenium khaniense
What is the common name of Asplenium khaniense?
Khan's Spleenwort
What type of plant is Asplenium khaniense?
Asplenium khaniense is a fern.
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,