Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
parablastophorum
ID:
158886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Braithwaite

Source:
ipni

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 38: 5 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158215

Common Names

  • Parablastophorum Asplenium
  • Asplenium of Parablastophorum
  • Asplenium parablastophorum

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Description

Asplenium parablastophorum (also called Parablastophorum Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small fern with light green fronds that are divided into many small, linear segments. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium parablastophorum 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 parablastophorum flower is small and greenish-white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium parablastophorum is a perennial fern that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Asplenium parablastophorum

Asplenium parablastophorum is native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Asplenium parablastophorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium parablastophorum?

Asplenium parablastophorum

What are the common names of Asplenium parablastophorum?

Parable Asplenium, Parable Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium parablastophorum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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,