Asplenium longum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longum
ID:
157981
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg II n.° 28. 8. 1918. (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157310
Common Names
- Long Spleenwort
- Longest Spleenwort
- Longum Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium longum (also called 'Long Spleenwort', 'Long Asplenium', among many other common names) is a fern with long, narrow, lance-shaped fronds. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium longum is a species of fern that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium longum is green in colour and has three petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Asplenium longum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plant can be divided into sections and replanted in a new location.
Where to Find Asplenium longum
Asplenium longum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and the Philippines.
Asplenium longum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium longum?
Asplenium longum
What type of plant is Asplenium longum?
A fern
Where is Asplenium longum native to?
The Himalayas, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia
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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17303720-1: Based on the initial data import