Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
monotis
ID:
158541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ in K.Schum. & Laut.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Nachtr. Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee [Schumann & Lauterbach] 43. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157870

Common Names

  • Bird's Nest Fern
  • Monotis Spleenwort
  • Common Spleenwort

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Description

Asplenium monotis (also called Monotis Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical habitats, such as forests and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium monotis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium monotis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium monotis is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Asplenium monotis

Asplenium monotis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in areas with high humidity and plenty of rainfall.

Asplenium monotis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium monotis?

Asplenium monotis

What is the common name of Asplenium monotis?

One-veined Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium monotis?

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,

References

Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.