Asplenium listeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
listeri
ID:
157795
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 118 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157124
Common Names
- Asplenium Listeri
- Lister's Spleenwort
- Lister's Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium listeri (also called Bird's-nest Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and Norfolk Island. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in rainforest gullies, on the trunks of trees, and in rock crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium listeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of medicines and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium listeri has small, white, fan-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three fan-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium listeri is a fern that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Asplenium listeri
Asplenium listeri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Asplenium listeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium listeri?
Asplenium listeri
What are the common names of Asplenium listeri?
Lister's Spleenwort, Lister's Spleenwort Fern
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium listeri?
It is found in tropical West Africa
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
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17046260-1: Based on the initial data import