Asplenium malcolm-smithii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malcolm-smithii
ID:
1236372
Status:
valid
Authors:
Proctor
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Brit. Fern Gaz. 9: 75. 1962. (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235710
Common Names
- Asplenium malcolm-smithii
- Malcolm-Smith's Spleenwort
- Asplenium malcolm-smithii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium malcolm-smithii (also called Malcolm-Smith's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern native to Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green spores. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium malcolm-smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium malcolm-smithii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium malcolm-smithii is a small, evergreen fern that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from spores or by division. Spores should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought conditions.
Where to Find Asplenium malcolm-smithii
Asplenium malcolm-smithii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo, Mexico, and Puebla.
Asplenium malcolm-smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium malcolm-smithii?
Asplenium malcolm-smithii
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium malcolm-smithii?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the conservation status of Asplenium malcolm-smithii?
Endangered
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
George Richardson Proctor (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proctor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17429090-1: Based on the initial data import