Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
praemorsum
ID:
1110691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 130 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110029

Common Names

  • Praemorsum Asplenium
  • Asplenium Praemorsum
  • Praemorsum Fern

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Description

Asplenium praemorsum (also called Rough Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa and Asia. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, and has a creeping habit with small, bright green, rough leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium praemorsum is a fern that is used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions and is often used as a ground cover. It can also be used in wetland restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium praemorsum is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium praemorsum is a terrestrial fern that is native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Asplenium praemorsum

Asplenium praemorsum is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in rainforests and along stream banks.

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,

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