Asplenium muellerianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muellerianum
ID:
158572
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 46. 106 t. 1 f. C. 107
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157901
Common Names
- Mueller's Spleenwort
- Mueller's Fern
- Mueller's Asplenium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium muellerianum (also called Mueller's 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 muellerianum is a medicinal plant used to treat respiratory disorders, such as asthma and bronchitis. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium muellerianum has small, light green flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Asplenium muellerianum 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 muellerianum
Asplenium muellerianum 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 muellerianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium muellerianum?
Asplenium muellerianum
What is the common name of Asplenium muellerianum?
Mueller's Spleenwort
What type of plant is Asplenium muellerianum?
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
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17240570-1: Based on the initial data import