Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pteridoides
ID:
159112

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

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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.

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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,