Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
recoderi
ID:
159186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aizpuru & Catalán

Source:
ipni

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 42(2): 531 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158515

Common Names

  • Recoder's Spleenwort
  • Asplenium recoderi
  • Recoder's Spleenwort Fern

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Description

Asplenium recoderi (also called Recoder's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Aspleniaceae. It is a small to medium-sized fern with a creeping rhizome and simple, undivided fronds. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, where it grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium recoderi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium recoderi is a small, greenish-white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium recoderi is a fern native to the tropical mountains of South America. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Asplenium recoderi

Asplenium recoderi is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in areas of high humidity and rainfall.

Asplenium recoderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium recoderi?

Asplenium recoderi

What is the common name of Asplenium recoderi?

Recoder's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium recoderi?

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,

References

Pilar Catalán (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Catalán' in the authors string.
Iñaki Aizpuru Oiarbide (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aizpuru' in the authors string.