Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
rutifolium
ID:
1111502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) Kunze

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 10: 52 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110840

Common Names

  • Asplenium rutifolium
  • Rough-Leaved Spleenwort
  • Rough-Leaved Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium rutifolium (also called Rutted spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium rutifolium is a popular ornamental fern that is used in gardens, terrariums, and other indoor and outdoor spaces. It is known for its bright green foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of light and humidity levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium rutifolium has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. Its seedlings are small, round and green in color.

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Where to Find Asplenium rutifolium

Asplenium rutifolium can be found in the grasslands and woodlands of South Africa.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26604395: Based on the initial data import
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.