Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
ipni
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) , sér. 2, 1: 232, 264 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158011
Common Names
- Nephrolepis Fern
- Fishbone Fern
- Fishbone Spleenwort
Description
Asplenium nephrolepioides (also called kidney-leaved spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to the Philippines and occurs in primary and secondary forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium nephrolepioides is a species of fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium nephrolepioides is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong, and winged. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium nephrolepioides is a fern species native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. It is an epiphyte and is found in humid forests. It is propagated by spores and can be grown in a moist, shady environment. It requires regular watering and fertilization to thrive.
Where to Find Asplenium nephrolepioides
Asplenium nephrolepioides is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala.
Asplenium nephrolepioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium nephrolepioides?
Asplenium nephrolepioides
What type of plant is Asplenium nephrolepioides?
Fern
Where is Asplenium nephrolepioides 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,