Asplenium multiforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiforme
ID:
158594
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krasser
Source:
ipni
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 15: 4 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157923
Common Names
- Bird's Nest Fern
- Multifid Spleenwort
- Forked Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium multiforme (also called Variable Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species native to the Juan Fernández Islands off the coast of Chile. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 1 m long. It grows in moist, shady forests and on rocky cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium multiforme is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium multiforme has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium multiforme is a terrestrial fern native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is an evergreen, clump-forming species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept consistently moist.
Where to Find Asplenium multiforme
Asplenium multiforme is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Asplenium multiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium multiforme?
Asplenium multiforme
What type of plant is Asplenium multiforme?
Fern
Where is Asplenium multiforme native to?
New Zealand
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
Fridolin Krasser (1863-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17047740-1: Based on the initial data import