Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
kinabaluense
ID:
157309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
ipni

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 7: 281, t. 62 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156638

Common Names

  • Kinabalu Fern
  • Kinabalu's Spleenwort
  • Kinabalu's Asplenium

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium brassii C.Chr. [unknown]

Description

Asplenium kinabaluense (also called Kinabalu spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with lance-shaped leaves and small, brown spores. It is native to the Malaysian island of Borneo, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium kinabaluense 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 kinabaluense 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium kinabaluense 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 kinabaluense

Asplenium kinabaluense is found in the mountains of Borneo.

Asplenium kinabaluense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium kinabaluense?

Asplenium kinabaluense

What is the common name of Asplenium kinabaluense?

Kinabalu Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium kinabaluense?

Asplenium kinabaluense 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,