Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
picardae
ID:
158927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 6(1): 52 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158256

Common Names

  • Picard's Spleenwort
  • Bird's-nest Fern
  • Mother Spleenwort

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Description

Asplenium picardae (also called Picard'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 picardae is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium picardae is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium picardae 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 picardae

Asplenium picardae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Asplenium picardae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium picardae?

Asplenium picardae

What are the common names of Asplenium picardae?

Picard's Asplenium, Picard's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium picardae?

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,