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
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.
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,