Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
tro
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1081 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109353
Common Names
- Ruta-Muraria Spleenwort
- Ruta-Muraria Fern
- Ruta-Muraria Cliff Fern
Description
Asplenium ruta-muraria (also called Wall-rue, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with fronds that are lance-shaped with a pointed tip and a broad base. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium ruta-muraria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves can be used to make herbal tea and its stems can be used to make baskets.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Asplenium ruta-muraria var. cryptolepis (Fernald) Wherry
Asplenium ruta-muraria var. eberlei (D.E.Mey.) Rasbach, K.Rasbach, Reichst. & Viane
Asplenium ruta-muraria sub. dolomiticum Lovis & Reichst.
Asplenium ruta-muraria var. lanceolum Christ
Asplenium ruta-muraria var. schriesheimense Röhner & Bujnoch
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium ruta-muraria is a small, greenish-brown spike. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long frond.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium ruta-muraria is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Asplenium ruta-muraria
Asplenium ruta-muraria can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
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,