Asplenium paedigens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paedigens
ID:
158874
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 18: 222. 1942. (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158203
Common Names
- Paedigens Spleenwort
- Asplenium Paedigens
- Paedigens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium paedigens (also called Dwarf Spleenwort, 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 paedigens is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Asplenium paedigens flower is small and greenish-white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium paedigens 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 paedigens
Asplenium paedigens can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Asplenium paedigens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium paedigens?
Asplenium paedigens
What are the common names of Asplenium paedigens?
Paedigens spleenwort, paedigens spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium paedigens?
Asplenium paedigens 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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17371770-1: Based on the initial data import