Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
159555

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Sm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 408, (nomen) (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158884

Common Names

  • Scandens Asplenium
  • Bird's Nest Fern
  • Climbing Spleenwort

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Synonyms

  • Darea scandens Fée [unknown]

Description

Asplenium scandens (also called the climbing spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium scandens is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a purple stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium scandens is a tropical fern that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated from spores or division. It is a slow-growing fern and can reach heights of up to 3 feet.

Where to Find Asplenium scandens

Asplenium scandens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Asplenium scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium scandens?

Asplenium scandens

What is the common name of Asplenium scandens?

Climbing Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium scandens?

Rocky cliffs and outcrops

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,