Status:
valid
Authors:
Sodiro
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 22(160): 96. 1908 Sert. Fl. Ecuad. ser. 2: 19
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254205
Common Names
- Asplenium procerum
- Tall Spleenwort
- Procerum Spleenwort
Description
Asplenium procerum (also called Long-stalked Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is a small, evergreen fern with long, lance-shaped leaves and small, spore-bearing structures. Native to Japan, it grows in wet, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium procerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium procerum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a tuft of white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium procerum is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Asplenium procerum
Asplenium procerum is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Asplenium procerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium procerum?
Asplenium procerum
What type of plant is Asplenium procerum?
Asplenium procerum is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae.
Where is Asplenium procerum found?
Asplenium procerum is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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,