Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
richardii
ID:
159258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. New Zealand 2: 35; HB. 222 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158587

Common Names

  • Asplenium richardii
  • Richard's Spleenwort
  • Asplenium richardii

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium symmetricum Colenso [unknown]

Description

Asplenium richardii (also called Richard's 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 richardii 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 Asplenium richardii flower is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium richardii 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 richardii

Asplenium richardii is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

Asplenium richardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium richardii?

Asplenium richardii

What is the common name of Asplenium richardii?

Richard's Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium richardii?

Fern

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,