Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
nitidum
ID:
158741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 84, 280 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158070

Common Names

  • Shining Spleenwort
  • Shining-spleenwort
  • Glossy Spleenwort

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium glaucophyllum Alderw. [unknown]
  • Asplenium polystichoides Bl.; Mett. [unknown]
  • Tarachia insignis C.Presl [unknown]
  • Tarachia nitida (Sw.) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Tarachia polystichoides C.Presl [unknown]
  • Asplenium neolaserpitiifolium Tardieu & Ching [unknown]
  • Asplenium pseudolaserpitiifolium Ching ex Tardieu & Ching [unknown]

Description

Asplenium nitidum (also called Shining Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a creeping rhizome, with fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid and are up to 1 m long. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rainforest floors, and is often found in association with tree ferns.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium nitidum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium nitidum has white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium nitidum is a fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, moist soils. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by spores. It is best grown in partial to full shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Asplenium nitidum

Asplenium nitidum can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Asplenium nitidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium nitidum?

Asplenium nitidum

What type of plant is Asplenium nitidum?

A fern

Where is Asplenium nitidum found?

It is found in 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,