Asplenium oroupouchense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oroupouchense
ID:
158841
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prestoe
Source:
ipni
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 18: 388 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158170
Common Names
- Oropouche Spleenwort
- Asplenium Oropouche
- Asplenium Oropouchense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium oroupouchense (also called Oropouche Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are typically 15–30 cm long and 5–10 cm broad. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium oroupouchense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium oroupouchense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. 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 oroupouchense is a fern native to the Caribbean islands and Central and South America. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering. It is also tolerant of salt spray.
Where to Find Asplenium oroupouchense
Asplenium oroupouchense can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Asplenium oroupouchense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium oroupouchense?
Asplenium oroupouchense
What are the common names of Asplenium oroupouchense?
Oroupouchense spleenwort, oroupouchense spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium oroupouchense?
Asplenium oroupouchense is found in the Mediterranean region
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
Henry Prestoe (1842-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prestoe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:22596-2: Based on the initial data import