Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 8 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158429
Common Names
- False Vulcanic Spleenwort
- False Vulcanic Asplenium
- False Vulcanic Fern
Description
Asplenium pseudovulcanicum (also called False Vulcan Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium pseudovulcanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium pseudovulcanicum is yellow and has three petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium pseudovulcanicum is a fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Asplenium pseudovulcanicum
Asplenium pseudovulcanicum is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, and Bahia.
Asplenium pseudovulcanicum FAQ
What is the common name of Asplenium pseudovulcanicum?
False Vulcanic Asplenium
What type of soil does Asplenium pseudovulcanicum prefer?
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
What is the ideal temperature range for Asplenium pseudovulcanicum?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
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,