Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
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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Description

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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Cultivation 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,