Asplenium loxocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loxocarpum
ID:
158003
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 14. 375 t. 59. 1929. (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157332
Common Names
- Bird's Nest Fern
- Loxocarpum Asplenium
- Asplenium Loxocarpum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium loxocarpum (also called 'Loxocarp Spleenwort', 'Loxocarp 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 loxocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium loxocarpum is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Asplenium loxocarpum 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 loxocarpum
Asplenium loxocarpum is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.
Asplenium loxocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium loxocarpum?
Asplenium loxocarpum
What type of plant is Asplenium loxocarpum?
A fern
Where is Asplenium loxocarpum 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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17303730-1: Based on the initial data import