Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ipni
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 11: 17 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158441
Common Names
- Pteridoid Spleenwort
- Pteridoid Asplenium
- Asplenium Pteridoid
Synonyms
- Asplenium macrourum Copel. [unknown]
- Asplenium polyphleticum Compton [unknown]
Description
Asplenium pteridoides (also called 'Winged spleenwort', among many other common names) is a small fern that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in humid montane forests. Its leaves are pinnate and its sori are arranged in two rows.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium pteridoides 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 pteridoides 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 pteridoides is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It prefers a shady location with moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a shady location with moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Asplenium pteridoides
Asplenium pteridoides 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 pteridoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium pteridoides?
Asplenium pteridoides
What is the common name of Asplenium pteridoides?
Fern-like Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium pteridoides?
Rocky, calcareous cliffs
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,