Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pauperequitum
ID:
158904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brownsey & P.J.Jacks.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 22(2): 315 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158233

Common Names

  • Pauperequitum Spleenwort
  • Asplenium Pauperequitum
  • Poor-Equipped Spleenwort

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Description

Asplenium pauperequitum (also called Poor Man's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in rocky places, walls, and crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium pauperequitum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its fronds are also used in flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium pauperequitum is small and green. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium pauperequitum 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 pauperequitum

Asplenium pauperequitum is native to Central and South America.

Asplenium pauperequitum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium pauperequitum?

Asplenium pauperequitum

What are the common names of Asplenium pauperequitum?

Poor-man's Asplenium, Poor-man's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium pauperequitum?

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,

References

Patrick John Brownsey (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brownsey' in the authors string.
P.J. Jackson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Jacks.' in the authors string.