Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
novo-guineense
ID:
158745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosenst.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 5: 40 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158074

Common Names

  • New Guinea Spleenwort
  • New-guinea Spleenwort
  • Nova Guinea Spleenwort

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium tenuisectifolia Gepp [unknown]
  • Loxoscaphe novo-guineense (Rosenst.) C.Chr. [unknown]

Description

Asplenium novo-guineense (also called New Guinea 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 novo-guineense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium novo-guineense 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 novo-guineense 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 novo-guineense

Asplenium novo-guineense can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Asplenium novo-guineense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium novo-guineense?

Asplenium novo-guineense

What type of plant is Asplenium novo-guineense?

A fern

Where is Asplenium novo-guineense found?

It is found in New Guinea

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,